Ethics & Compliance Office Administrative Asst. jobs in the United States

This is a full time exempt Risk Director/Ethics & Compliance Officer position in the Risk department.

The primary responsibilities of Director of Risk/Ethics/Compliance are to ensure that safe patient care is provided and that the mechanisms are in place for risk reduction and that processes are developed and maintained for improving organizational performance. The Director is responsible for coordinating and facilitating Risk, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety programs throughout hospital and offsite entities (employed physician clinics and others falling under hospital regulatory umbrella) per authority granted from Governing Board/CEO. Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information. In coordination with the CEO, maintains an effective patient safety program in collaboration with Lifepoint HSC Risk, Compliance, and PSO, Senior Leadership and Quality Director. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree required.
• Registered Nurse in State of Montana or related field required.
• Five (5) years healthcare experience.
• BLS
• Minimum of five years industry related experience in health care compliance, quality assurance or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of current federal and state regulations and healthcare laws, relevant regulatory guidance, auditing procedures, HIPAA, coding, and risk management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and fraud and abuse laws.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials on findings and actions taken.
• Ability to develop and conduct effective compliance training programs.
• Strong business acumen, understanding of key business drivers and how the business works.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels, both internal and external.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to plan, implement and manage multiple projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames, as well as the ability to deal with priority changes.
• Must be self-motivated and can work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.

Preferred/Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• One or more years of previous experience in risk management, legal or insurance related field, preferred.
• Certification in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred at hire, if candidate does not possess, will obtain within 3 years.
• Certification Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred at hire, if candidate does not possess, will obtain within 3 years.

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without notice.

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Risk Director/Ethics & Compliance Officer joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.