The Senior Compliance Coordinator implements and maintains the University of Iowa Health Care Conflict of Interest Program. The position will help ensure that UI Health Care employees understand and abide by the UI Health Care Conflict of Interest policies.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Position Responsibilities:
Investigation, Remediation and Reporting of Complaints and Reviews
Review reports of potential conflicts of interest, communicate with person for needed clarifications, determine potential management plan based on policy and historical precedence, route for review by supervisor and employee. Consult with supervisor when unusual circumstances arise.
Disputes CMS Open Payments annual data set for UI Health Care and when requested, individual providers.
Reviews UI Health Care providers reported on CMS Open Payments and brings discrepancies to supervisor
Collaborate with partners to ensure complaints and reviews are mitigated and meet regulatory, legal, and policy requirements.
Completes additional responsibilities in accordance with direction from the Policy and Privacy teams.
Consultation, Risk Assessment and Interpretation / Research of Regulations
Identifies potential risk areas in conflict of interest and presents recommendations on future general mitigation strategies to supervisor and governance committee periodically.
Develops FAQs to assist in interpretation of regulation and policy related to conflict of interest.
Provide guidance to faculty and staff to ensure compliance with institutional policies on disclosure reporting and personal consulting agreements with industry.
Management of External Standards Review Processes
Reviews information published by CMS, HHS OIG, and the Office of Civil Rights including the Federal Register, fraud alerts, OIG advisory opinions and other publications relative to conflict of interest.
Reviews and analyzes CMS Open Payments annual data set for UI Health Care and individual data.
Policy Development
Make recommendations with respect to Conflict of Interest policy improvement.
Maintain up-to-date management plan templates.
Participate in writing and amending Conflict of Interest policies and procedures.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop guidance and mitigation strategies when potential conflicts of interest arise.
Training and Educational Programs
Create and deliver training content related to Conflict of Interest.
Liaison with other UI Conflict of Interest Offices and provide education on various policies.
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
3 years of related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare conflict of interest.
Working knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on desktop (e.g. calendar, word processing, email, database, presentation and spreadsheets).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrated ability to manage work independently and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to health care operations
Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies and procedures.
Experience in project management, quality improvement or regulatory compliance.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
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