Compliance Specialist - Ethics and Compliance Department

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Compliance Specialist supports key Ethics and Compliance Services functions, including compliance, privacy, investigations, conflict of interest monitoring, compliance education, and enterprise risk management. The role works collaboratively across the organization to identify and address compliance and risk-related concerns, support informed decision-making, and foster integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position is locally based in Anchorage, Alaska, and requires daily onsite work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, healthcare administration, or a similar field; progressively responsible professional work experience may substitute for college education on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of progressively responsible, nonsupervisory work experience in a corporate, healthcare, or Tribal health environment; an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of ethical principles and compliance program elements.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy laws, regulations, and guidance.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and healthcare operations, including clinical issues, risk management, and corporate compliance programs.
Skill in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies; communicating clearly and professionally; organizing multiple priorities and projects; risk assessment, analysis, and problem solving; conducting objective investigations and documenting findings; preparing reports, presentations, and executive summaries; developing practical recommendations and corrective actions; applying effective education and training techniques; and facilitating discussions and providing consultative support.
Ability to build effective working relationships across the organization, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality, work independently and collaboratively, and use Microsoft Office and standard business software applications.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule and may be called out for off-shift work in emergency situations.
Some incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical certifications and programming language skills, according to organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in compliance, human resources, legal, quality assurance, or a healthcare environment.
Experience using compliance, risk management, incident tracking, or case management systems.
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), or Certified Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC).

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of Compliance and department leadership to support Ethics and Compliance Services and promote awareness of compliance, ethics, and risk management initiatives.
Provide guidance to leaders and employees on organizational policies, privacy, accreditation standards, and applicable federal, state, and Tribal healthcare regulations.
Deliver compliance education, training, and awareness activities.
Assist with privacy program activities, including HIPAA compliance, privacy consultations and investigations, risk assessments, incident response, and employee education.
Assist in administering the conflict of interest monitoring program, including reviewing disclosures, interpreting policy, and maintaining records.
Help develop and maintain compliance program resources, including policies, procedures, standards, guidance documents, and best practices.
Support the Ethics Hotline and reporting program, including triage, review, resolution, and documentation of concerns and inquiries.
Conduct and support investigations of reported compliance concerns, including potential violations involving laws, regulations, policies, conflicts of interest, privacy requirements, and the Code of Conduct; monitor corrective actions through resolution.
Support enterprise risk management activities by coordinating risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, monitoring mitigation plans, and assisting with reporting on key risks and trends.
Assist in developing and maintaining enterprise risk management policies, procedures, frameworks, and governance processes.
Analyze compliance trends, audit results, investigations, and other risk indicators to identify emerging issues and potential mitigation efforts.
Prepare timely reports, metrics, and presentation materials on compliance, privacy, and enterprise risk management activities for leadership and board-level review.
Represent Ethics and Compliance Services on committees and workgroups as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through a 403(b), with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) retirement plan with matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, plus potential annual discretionary employer contributions of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC; additional voluntary coverage options are available.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including support for grief, financial counseling, mental and emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University for employees and eligible dependents.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.