Corporate Compliance Officer

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Corporate Compliance Officer answers to the President and Board of Directors of Dialysis Clinic Inc.  This position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Corporate Compliance Program for DCI and for directing the work of the DCI compliance department staff.  In addition, the position serves as the corporate HIPPA Privacy Officer.

Schedule: Full-time, remote considered, travel to our corporate offices will be required quarterly on average

Compensation: Pay range depending experience

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Developing, modifying, and implementing compliance policies and procedures 
• Administering compliance activities and supervising compliance staff
• Monitoring compliance with the Code of Conduct
• Maintaining compliance reporting systems
• Evaluating, investigating, and documenting reports of non-compliant activity 
• Developing methods for corrective action when problems are identified
• Coordinating internal compliance investigations and routine audits
• Responding to and coordinating external investigations and inquiries 
• Developing and implementing the organization’s compliance risk assessment and audit plan and conducting regular audits and monitoring to identify and mitigate compliance vulnerabilities
• Developing and reviewing compliance education programs for DCI personnel and medical directors 
• Serving as Chairperson of the Compliance Committee
• Reporting compliance issues and activities on a semi-annual basis to the DCI Board of Directors (or more frequently if necessary)
• Preparing formal and informal responses to governmental investigations, inquiries, and requests with guidance from legal and senior management as appropriate 
• Promoting compliance awareness throughout DCI through newsletters, emails, posters, displays, handouts, activities, etc.  

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, DCI operations and support personnel, and other healthcare professionals, in order to promote compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procedures, policies and practices regarding regulatory compliance issues
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare organizations and areas susceptible to mismanagement, fraud, waste, and abuse
• Good knowledge of investigative practices and techniques
• Good knowledge of interviewing techniques to elicit information
• Ability to monitor and conduct analyses of facility operating procedures
• Ability to formulate, develop and implement auditing/investigative standards, procedures and policies

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Juris Doctorate (JD)) preferred.
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) required.
• Seven plus (7+) years of recent experience in healthcare compliance
• A minimum of three (3+) years’ experience in a management role.
• Knowledge of relevant federal healthcare compliance laws and regulations.

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles