Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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General Summary:

The Chief Compliance and Integrity Officer (CCIO) oversees the organization’s development and direction of Lurie Children’s Compliance and Privacy programs to meet Federal, state and local regulatory requirements, and applicable professional standards while supporting the growth of Lurie Children's. Also, the position helps ensure systems are in place to promote compliance with Lurie Children's policies and procedures, including the Lurie Children's Code of Conduct. The Office of Compliance and Integrity functions as an independent and objective body empowered to review and evaluate issues and concerns within the organization. The CCIO has direct, unfiltered access to the Board Committee overseeing the Compliance and Privacy program and authority to escalate matters without management interference.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and oversee implementation and management of Lurie Children's Compliance Program and Privacy Program infrastructure development, maintenance, and enhancement, striving for best practice program activities.
• Promote and foster a culture of ethical and compliant behavior and oversee the adoption of internal controls to aid compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Oversee Lurie Children's Code of Conduct and policies and procedures crafted to guide compliant operations and activities.
• Collaborate with internal audit and enterprise risk functions on conducting periodic risk assessments.
• Consult with the attorneys in the Legal Services Department on complex legal issues, law and regulatory interpretation, and external or internal investigations requiring attorney-client privilege.
• Collaborate with the Lurie Children’s Cybersecurity function by providing objective analyses, recommendations, and other support.
• Oversee implementation of Lurie Children’s Compliance and Privacy work plans, including planned, scheduled, as well as unexpected and ‘for cause’ periodic audits and assessments.
• Develop, implement, manage and distribute policies, procedures and practices designed to ensure compliance with Compliance and Privacy requirements set forth in federal and state health care and other government guidance.
• Assess and monitor risk mitigation efforts related to third-party vendors and business partners.
• Meet regularly with the CEO to keep them informed of matters brought to the attention of the Office.
• Oversee response to alleged violations of laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and the Code of Conduct, including to governmental agencies.
• Oversee appropriate evaluation, investigation and resolution of reported concerns; report alleged violations to various enforcement agencies, as required.
• Use objective and quantifiable metrics to routinely report Compliance and Integrity Office activity to the CEO, Compliance Committee, and the Medical Center Board’s Audit and Compliance Committee.
• Chair of the organization’s Compliance Committee, providing the Committee with education and reports of the organization’s compliance and integrity-related activities and responding to questions about that activity.
• Advise and consult with senior management, department leaders, and the Board of Directors on changes in legal and regulatory requirements and expectations as they are identified by the Office of Compliance and Integrity Office, in collaboration with the Legal Services Department.
• Collaborate with the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute leadership to support and provide expertise to research compliance efforts, including matrixed reporting by the Research Compliance Officer to the Compliance and Integrity Officer.
• Collaborate with the Pharmacy department leader to support and provide expertise to pharmacy compliance efforts, including matrixed reporting by the Pharmacy Compliance Director to the Compliance and Integrity Officer.
• The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree, such as a J.D. or Master’s Degree required.
• Current CHC certification or successful certification within twelve months of start date.
• Ten years of experience in healthcare and knowledge of all elements of corporate compliance and privacy programs, knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations regarding privacy, healthcare billing and coding, healthcare delivery and operations, research, teaching and conflict of interest management.
• Previous experience working with board and board committees on corporate compliance matters. Prior experience in an academic medical center or complex integrated healthcare delivery system is strongly desired.
• Strong working knowledge of performing auditing and monitoring of system level compliance and privacy issues.
• Expert knowledge of aspects of Medicare, Medicaid, and government health insurance reimbursement, laws and regulations applicable to an academic medical center, including fraud and abuse laws, EMTALA, provider licensure, HIPAA and state law equivalents.
• Knowledge of the issues and challenges facing the clinical, education, and research components of a complex health institution with a full understanding of, and ability to adopt corporate compliance and privacy efforts to effectively respond to changes in healthcare and research practices, legal/regulatory changes and technological trends.
• Ability to identify and assess potential concerns across numerous risk dimensions by rubric and impact to the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of Lurie Children's and with key constituencies in the regulatory community. Effectively communicate and educate in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goals. Exhibits effective presentation skills with small and large audiences.

Education

Master's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$270,189-$401,906 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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