Healthcare Compliance Manager - Ethics and Compliance - On Site Work Schedule

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
  
  

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [email protected].

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

• Hybrid work schedule and will require campus presence as needed.
  
  

Summary

Under general supervision, the Healthcare Compliance Manager oversees the healthcare compliance program functions for ANTHC, ensuring adherence to hospital conditions of participation, HIPAA, and other applicable standards and laws. This role involves conducting investigations, creating training programs, performing Privacy Officer tasks, and overseeing designated Ethics and Compliance Service staff.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with hospital conditions of participation, HIPAA, and other relevant healthcare regulations and standards.

Monitors and tracks changes in healthcare regulations and standards, ensuring the organization remains compliant.

Assists the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer with developing and implementing an annual review of an update to the Ethics and Compliance Plan that is consistent with applicable federal/state laws, Office of Inspector General Compliance Guidance, U.S.

Sentencing Commission, and IHS standards.

Serves as Deputy Privacy Officer and manages related processes, including amendment denial letters, research privacy consults, and breach risk assessments.

Receives compliance and privacy allegations, researches compliance issues, and conducts investigations in accordance with standard practices.

Prepares written findings and recommendations for each investigation and provides appropriate recommendations.

Designs and implements training programs to educate staff on compliance requirements and best practices.

Assesses the need for additional training and education.

Prepares detailed compliance reports for the executive team, Board of Directors, and Joint Operating Board, highlighting key compliance issues and actions taken.

Works closely with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance across the organization.

Oversees policy and procedure staff, coordinating the review and update of hospital policies and procedures.

Mentors and trains staff as needed and supports professional development.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).
• Knowledge of ethical principles and compliance program elements.
• Knowledge of program and project management techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands, and effective project management.
• Skill in applying effective education and training techniques.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in conducting compliance investigations and maintaining confidentiality.
• Skill in handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Skills in leadership and team management.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal/state laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and other operational guidelines and directives.
• Advanced Skill in interpreting policies and procedures, financial reports, and legal documents.
  
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's degree in business, health care administration, public health, administration, or a related field. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Non-supervisory - Six (6) years of health organization experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

TO INCLUDE Supervisory - Two (2) years involving employee supervision.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Must have or obtain Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) certification within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred Education Qualification

Master’s degree in ethics, public administration, health care administration, or a related field.