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Vice President of Corporate Compliance
Date: 10/14/2009
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Facility:CORPORATE OPERATIONS AND SERVICES
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Law degree
5-8 years of experience in compliance
3-5 years experience in a managerial capacity in a compliance environment with one year experience as a compliance officer
Health care legal experience One or More Certifications of the following:
Certified Compliance Professional (CCP), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job Description:

To direct a broad and comprehensive Corporate Compliance Program (known as Business Conduct) encompassing Advocate Health Care Network and its subsidiaries. Advocate Health Care is committed to strict compliance with the law at each of its sites of care, and within its Medical groups. This position contributes to the fulfillment of Advocate’s mission, values and philosophy (MVP) by overseeing the Business Conduct Program, while supporting Advocate growth. The Business Conduct Program covers compliance with local, state and federal government program requirements, laws, regulations, including those that relate to billing and coding, quality, fraud and abuse, privacy (HIPAA), conflicts of interest, human resources. The position ensures that Advocate’s Code of Business Conduct is followed. The Vice President and Corporate Compliance Officer (CCO) position promotes an awareness, understanding and culture of positive ethical and moral principles.
Accountabilities:
1. The CCO is responsible, in coordination with the Site Compliance Officers (SCO) and Legal Department, for implementation and oversight of the Business Conduct (Compliance) Program at the sites of care, physician groups, Support Centers and for their compliance with all applicable federal and state laws related to health care operations. Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns are appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. Operate Business Conduct Hotline.
2. The CCO s duties include advising and directing the Site Compliance Officers, senior and mid-level management, hospital associates, physicians and contractors to assure they are knowledgeable about the content and operation of the Business Conduct Program. Institute and maintain an effective Compliance Communication Program for the organization so there is an understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies.
3. Working with Human Resources and other appropriate departments develop and implement compliance training programs for new and existing associates. Operate
4. Complete the mailing of the Conflict of Interest/Code of Conduct Policies and Conflict of Interest disclosure statements to the Board, management at the director level and above, selected associates and physicians with administrative responsibilities. Reviews potential conflicts of interest and reports the results to the company Presidents, Executive Management and Audit Committee. Conducts investigations of conflicts of interest.
5. The CCO develops the department staffing requirements, expense budget, policies and procedures and supervising all work activities. The COO is also responsible for professional and technical skill development, training and education, coaching, counseling, hiring, evaluation, disciplining and terminating associates.
6. Prepare quarterly reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, CEO and SVP & General Counsel detailing compliance initiatives throughout the year as well as recommends improvements/changes in the overall compliance program. Meet with Executive Management Team quarterly to discuss issues/concerns.
7. Monitor the performance of the compliance program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking steps to improve its effectiveness.
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