Optim Health System is seeking a Compliance Officer to be responsible for implementing, training and monitoring compliance with regulatory compliance requirements for the system’s employees, medical staff providers, and vendors utilized by the health system. The Compliance Officer will report locally to the CEO of Optim Health System. The compliance program for the Health System is provided by Surgery Partners, and the Compliance Officer will also have a matrixed reporting structure to the Surgery Partners Chief Compliance Officer.
Compliance Officer Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices designed to ensure compliance with the requirements
- Making periodic (at least quarterly) reports regarding compliance matters to the SVP, Chief Compliance Officer of Surgery Partners
- Monitoring the day-to-day compliance activities engaged in by Optim Health System facilities and practices
- Assists with implementing the eight elements of the Surgery Partners Compliance Program at the Health System’s facilities
- The Compliance Officer will provide timely advice to Optim Health System’s operational leadership and others as needed
Optim Health System’s nationally recognized, physician-owned facilities include:
- Optim Medical Center-Tattnall, Reidsville, GA (25 Beds)
- Optim Surgery Center, Savanah, GA
- Premier Surgery Center, Brunswick, GA
- several healthcare clinics throughout southeast Georgia.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Information Management, Health Administration or similar degree (Equivalent work experience may substitute education requirements)
- Degrees in either Law or Accounting preferred
EXPERIENCE/LICENSE:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mid level compliance professional in the healthcare industry.
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the Health Care Compliance Association preferred.
