Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
The Compliance Senior Director leads the strategic execution and continuous advancement of the MHS compliance program, ensuring enterprise-wide adherence to the federal and state healthcare fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA regulations, and internal compliance standards, proactively safeguarding organizational integrity, reputation, and regulatory readiness.
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the annual compliance risk assessment, identifying and prioritizing key areas of exposure.Leads the development and execution of compliance training strategies. Provides compliance training for assigned entities and participates in rotating schedule for New Employee Orientation.Drives consistent and equitable disciplinary actions in response to substantiated noncompliance.Supports development and execution of the annual compliance work plan, driving accountability for initiatives impacting assigned entities.Oversees compliance reviews across assigned entities. Ensures effective implementation and sustainability of corrective action plans through ongoing monitoring and outcome validation.Engages in operational forums to identify compliance risks and provide expert guidance.Provides enterprise oversight of the MHS Corporate Compliance Program across assigned entities serving as a strategic advisor to leadership. Advances risk-informed decisions that strengthens regulatory adherence and promotes a culture of ethics and accountability.Serves as a strategic liaison to regulatory agencies, supporting audits, inquiries, and investigations in alignment with executive leadership.Establishes and sustains trusted partnerships with leadership while maintaining strong executive visibility across assigned entities.Leads and develops compliance team members, fostering a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.Chairs compliance committees for assigned entities, overseeing meeting governance and ensuring accurate documentation of proceedings, including delegation responsibilities.Promotes a culture of transparency by encouraging timely reporting of compliance concerns and ensuring workforce awareness of reporting channels.Collaborates with compliance leadership to ensure integrated oversight and consistent application of compliance standards across MHS.Leads the development and refinement of compliance policies. Ensures alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.Directs timely, risk-based compliance investigations, partnering with Employee Relations, Legal and other key stakeholders.
Competencies:
Business Acumen, Concern for Quality, Develop Relationships, Lead Through Vision, Manage Performance
Education and Certification Requirements:
Masters (Required)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Critical thinking, sound independent judgment, and analytical skills. In-depth knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws.Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements and integrate operational issues into clear recommendations for decision-makers that foster credibility.Leadership presence with potential to influence and develop partnerships built on confidence and trust.Talent-development and ability to create a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Required Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance within a large integrated healthcare delivery system or academic medical center, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or managerial role; ten (10) years preferred.
Other Information: Additional Education Info: Master's degree in Law, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.Additional Credential Info: Compliance certification (CHC or equivalent) or willingness to obtain same within six months required.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Shift:
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Be at the heart of exceptional care.
Team MHS Florida is an award-winning group of friends and colleagues at one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the nation. We're 17,000 strong, advancing towards a brighter future together. We're passionate about the work we do, delivering deep, personalized care for patients and their families. That’s what we call the Memorial Experience.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
