Corporate Compliance Officer

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a seasoned Compliance Officer to lead corporate compliance, privacy, and security efforts. This role reports to the System President and directs the Corporate Compliance Program, policies, and annual Work Plan across the system.

Responsibilities include reporting to the Board and CEO, chairing the Corporate Compliance Committee, and ensuring Stark Law, AKS, FCA, and HIPAA adherence. A CHC is required with deep healthcare-regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree (MHA, MBA, or similar) or Juris Doctor (JD) highly preferred.
• CHC certification required; CHPC or CCEP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and expand Baptist Health's Corporate Compliance Program and annual Work Plan.
• Oversee Privacy Office, HIPAA/HITECH compliance, and respond to data breaches or OCR inquiries.
• Coordinate investigations, audits, and enforcement with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees and the CEO about the system's compliance program.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

translating complex regulations into)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD preferred

Job description

Company Description

Baptist Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Arkansas, providing care through twelve hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, and more than 300 points of access across the state. The system includes a nursing and allied health school, retirement community, physician management company, and numerous therapy centers and clinics. As Arkansas' largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, Baptist Health has a workforce of over 12,000 team members supporting a broad range of clinical and non-clinical services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while supporting professional growth and development. Candidates joining Baptist Health will be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Role Summary

The Compliance Officer is responsible for direction and oversight of all corporate compliance, privacy, and security efforts. They coordinate activities related to the Office of Inspector General's 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program to ensure compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations, as well as Baptist Health policies. This position reports to the System President.

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Ensure that Baptist Health operates in strict accordance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Direct and expand the system-wide Corporate Compliance Program, including the annual Compliance Work Plan, Code of Conduct, and internal policy architecture.
• Provide regular reports directly to the Board of Trustees (Compliance-Audit Committee) and the CEO regarding the system’s compliance program.
• Chair the Corporate Compliance Committee, fostering a culture where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner rather than an operational hurdle.

Regulatory Oversight & Risk Mitigation

• Serve as the subject matter expert on healthcare fraud and abuse laws, specifically the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA), and EMTALA.
• Oversee the Privacy Office, ensuring robust HIPAA/HITECH compliance, managing the Privacy Officer and staff, and directing the response to any data breaches or OCR inquiries.
• Monitor and audit Fair Market Value (FMV) and commercial reasonableness documentation for physician compensation and real estate transactions.

Investigations, Auditing, & Enforcement

• Manage the corporate compliance hotline and direct all internal investigations concerning reported compliance, privacy, or ethical violations.
• Design and execute routine and focused auditing/monitoring activities across all clinical service lines and billing departments (Revenue Cycle).
• Coordinate with the Legal Department to manage responses to external audits, government subpoenas, or investigations (e.g., OIG, DOJ, CMS).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, or similar) or Juris Doctor (JD) is highly preferred.
• Certification: Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the HCCA is required. CHPC (Privacy) or CCEP (Compliance & Ethics) is a preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory affairs, or healthcare law within a complex hospital or health system.
• Demonstrated mastery of Stark Law, AKS, Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, and HIPAA.
• Proven track record of successfully interacting with federal and state regulatory agencies (OIG, CMS, OCR).
• The ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable, operational processes for clinical staff.