VP - Risk Management & Compliance

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the HHS Board of Directors, this position develops enterprise risk management, and oversees compliance, privacy & security, regulatory reviews and analysis, patient representatives, and internal audit programs.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in compliance and audit in a complex medical center or related setting (i.e. law office, public accounting)
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor Degree
Leadership experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred
CPA or CIA certification and/or Compliance Certification preferred
Knowledge of current health care systems and ability to align organizational goals and outcomes in accordance with them
Ability to drive change in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of organization
Ability to quickly and easily adapt to the culture and norms of an organization and be accountable for organizational information
Experience leading and collaborating with multiple levels of management
Ability to positively and accurately represent the organization and its values to the community (i.e. regulatory bodies, suppliers, government officials)
Has proven to have dynamic and empowering leadership skills and possesses a positive attitude that will install a vision for excellence
Passion for patient care and ability to use passion as a driver for positive change
Demonstrate ability to forecast healthcare trends and appropriately implement projections
Strategy minded; able to focus on the big picture

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to Hennepin Healthcare on compliance and risk management strategies and issues through development of Enterprise Risk Management, and oversight of Corporate Compliance, Privacy & Security, Regulatory Review & Analysis, Patient Representatives, and Internal Audit Programs
Work diligently to foster a culture and climate of integrity by promoting sensitivity to ethical and compliant decision-making and behavior
Effectively communicate ethics and compliance standards to HHS’s employees, contractors and vendors
Partner with business leaders to support all employees and board regarding compliance with laws, regulations and corporate policies through strategic development, training initiatives, communications/awareness and conformance with regulations in all matters of business
Serve on enterprise and operational level project teams
Advise the Board, Executive Leadership and employees on ethics and business conduct issues
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including research and interpreting of emerging regulatory matters
Coordinate internal investigations or alleged violations of ethics and compliance standards
Review all internal compliance and investigation reports pertaining to HHS
Establish employee reporting channels and take prompt corrective actions in response to identified concerns or problems
Maintains Internal Audit Program, including assessing risks to determine audit planning, initiating audits, reviewing findings, and coordinating management responses
Operates the patient representative dept responsible for ensuring procedural compliance and handling patient complaints/reviews through resolution
Coordinate and support corporate monitoring and auditing procedures of business conduct practices including audit reviews and examinations
Work with legal counsel and outside consultants in conducting more detailed investigations when identified
Responsible for preparing and presenting clear and concise reporting on Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Compliance, Privacy & Security, Regulatory Review & Analysis and Internal Audit Programs to the Audit/Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership regarding risks, requirements, ethics and compliance issues or activities
Participate in the fiscal year-end audit process of the financial statements of HHS and its subsidiaries conducted by external independent financial auditors
Oversee and ensure full second line of defense across Hennepin Healthcare System to comply with data privacy, including HIPPA and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Oversee and ensure responsiveness to regulators and legislators through the Regulatory Review and Audit compliance work to maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements