Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer (“CCPO”) provides strategic and operational leadership for the Mount Nittany Health System’s compliance and privacy programs. The CCPO serves as the health system’s designated Corporate Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer.  
 

The CCPO serves as a champion for a system-wide culture of compliance and provides effective leadership and guidance to the Board of Directors and senior management team. The CCPO directs the independent and objective review, promotion and evaluation of compliance/privacy issues and concerns within the health system. 
 

LEADERSHIP VALUES
The MNH Leadership Values we are striving to emulate:
•    Respect, appreciation and caring for all-positive outlook 
•    Initiative, achievement oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
•    Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit 
•    Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations 
•    Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
•    Ownership of actions and results focused 
•    Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges 
•    Courage 
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

Education:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related area. 
2.    Law, business or related advanced degree, preferred.
 

Experience:
 

1.    Five years of corporate compliance, risk management, legal, human resources, or other equivalent experience. 
 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
 

1.    Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and local third party carrier regulations.
2.    Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and Medicare Conditions of Participation).
3.    Working knowledge of laws and issues affecting the health care industry, including consequences of non-compliance.
4.    Exhibits in-depth knowledge and understanding of the ethical principles and legal obligations related to health care operations.
5.    Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 
6.    Highly motivated and self-directed; works effectively under pressure.
7.    Proactively identifies issues and effectively problem solves.
8.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; communicates effectively with peers, staff, legal counsel and physicians.
9.    Builds and maintains strong collaborative working relationships across the system and with key federal and state regulators. 
10.    Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Medical Health System.
11.    Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations as they relate to the management of staff.
 

License/Certification/Registration:
 

None
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
 

Receives minimal supervision from the Chief Legal Officer, President/CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
 

SUPERVISION GIVEN
 

Supervises the activities of the Corporate Compliance staff, if applicable.