Compliance Officer/Risk Manager

Bee Busy Wellness Center•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

Bee Busy Wellness Center is seeking a Compliance Officer/Risk Manager to manage the organization’s Compliance Program and serve as Risk Manager and Internal Auditor. The role oversees compliance policies, procedures, investigations, risk identification, corrective actions, reporting, communications, training, and ongoing program effectiveness. It also serves as a secondary point of contact for claims against the company and consults with the Corporate attorney on difficult legal compliance issues as needed. Bee Busy Wellness Center is a nonprofit, community-based health center and Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Houston area. Its services include preventive health, dental care, behavioral health, and substance abuse services. Its mission is to offer a medical home to all, regardless of ability to pay, and its core values are Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a community-based, healthcare, or similar organization.
Demonstrated leadership.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, maintain, and revise company policies and procedures and the Compliance Program to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the Compliance Program.
Develop and periodically review and update Standards of Conduct.
Collaborate with other departments and direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution while serving as Risk Manager and Internal Auditor.
Consult with the Corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
Serve as a secondary point of contact for claims made against the company.
Respond to alleged violations by evaluating or recommending investigative procedures, and develop and manage a system for uniform handling of violations.
Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure compliance issues and concerns are appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved.
Monitor and coordinate other departments’ compliance activities, track their status, and identify trends.
Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and risks related to fraud, patient services, and patient satisfaction; develop and implement corrective action plans and provide guidance on preventing or addressing similar issues.
Provide regular and requested reports to the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management on compliance operations and progress.
Ensure appropriate reporting of violations or potential violations to authorized enforcement agencies when appropriate or required.
Establish and direct the compliance Hotline.
Maintain an effective compliance communication program, promoting Hotline use, awareness of Standards of Conduct, and understanding of compliance issues and policies.
Work with Human Resources and other relevant parties to develop introductory and ongoing compliance training for employees and managers.
Monitor the Compliance Program’s performance and related activities and take steps to improve its effectiveness.