The Associate Regional Compliance Officer (ARCO), Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Health- Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia will be responsible for supporting the Regional Compliance Officer (RCO) in the oversight of all activities, functions, and initiatives related to the development, implementation, oversight, and maintenance of the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs, including fraud, waste and abuse compliance activities related to Jefferson Health- Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.

The ARCO position is responsible for managing and implementing specific compliance workplan initiatives, corporate-wide information governance initiatives, implementing necessary policies and procedures, and enterprise-wide risk assessment, auditing, monitoring, and training activities designed to manage, eliminate, or reduce risks

. This position is responsible for working closely with key stakeholders to implement elements of the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program to ensure regulatory compliance affecting Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.

Manage day-to-day operations of the regionrsquo;s compliance program, which specifically impact Jefferson Einstien Medical Center Philadelphia to ensure alignment with enterprise program.
bull; Deliver education, updates, and appropriate support to key stakeholders including management and personnel to ensure awareness and alignment of their conduct with Jeffersonrsquo;s Code of Conduct and Ethical Behavior.
bull; Timely and effectively respond to alleged violations of policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures, and appropriate corrective and prevention action plans.
bull; Assist in the development of and monitoring of compliance systems designed for uniform handling of Alert Line inquiries and complaints pertaining to Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.
bull; Assists in coordination with the RCO in the management of external audits by regulatory agencies or business partners and aids the RCO in managing submissions to various regulatory agencies.
bull; Maintain as a liaison with departmental and hospital functional areas to represent compliance initiatives.
bull; Assist in preparing periodic management compliance councils and Board reports and analysis.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelorrsquo;s degree in Health Care, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field required. JD or Masterrsquo;s degree preferred. _________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
Healthcare Compliance Certification from the Compliance Certification Board (ldquo;CCBrdquo;) within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such certification throughout employment.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in health and medical service or related field required. Experience and/or certifications in acute care facilities or other physician practice group environments highly preferred. Hospital or physician practice group experience in state department of health highly desireable.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Strong project management and organizational skills. A high level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including, Microsoft Word and Excel. Maintaining a thorough understanding of Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and guidance governing: (i) fraud, waste and abuse; (ii) billings, payments, overpayments, and mandatory reporting; (iii) provider exclusions; (iv) whistleblower protection; (v) human subject research compliance; (vi) quality assurance; (vii) corporate governance; (viii) health information privacy and security (ix) employee privacy and confidentiality; (x) conditions and other requirements for participation in government healthcare programs; and (xvi) other compliance-related topics as necessary to maintain an effective compliance and ethics program.
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Jefferson Health delivers state of the art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.

Jefferson Health, with 14 hospitals (seven are Magnet designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 40+ outpatient and urgent care locations, offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually. U.S. News amp; World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nationrsquo;s best in eight specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 70 such centers in the nation.

Thomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for professional education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers.

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.