Chief Compliance Officer Jobs in California

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Job Description

The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President (DCCO) partners with and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the organization's Compliance Program and strategic leadership across the enterprise. This includes responsibility across the organization's hospitals, the physician network, and any other affiliated entities or matters that fall within the scope of the program. The DCCO serves as a senior member of the Compliance leadership team, directing all compliance program activities, including, among others, risk assessment, auditing and monitoring, education and training, investigations, and corrective action activities, and acts on behalf of and in the absence of the CCO whenever needed.

• Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the organizational Compliance Program, ensuring consistent application of compliance policies, procedures, and standards across all hospitals, the physician network, and other affiliated entities.
• Serves as a key advisor and partner to the CCO in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Compliance Program in accordance with applicable federal and state law and industry guidance, including the elements of an effective compliance program.
• Manages the organization's annual compliance risk assessment and work plan and oversees ongoing auditing and monitoring activities to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks across all operating entities.
• Oversees the compliance education and training program, including new hire, annual, and role-specific training for employees, medical staff, physicians, and leadership.
• Directs the intake, triage, and investigation of compliance concerns reported through the compliance hotline or other channels, ensuring timely, thorough, and objective investigations and appropriate corrective action plans.
• Provides oversight and guidance to compliance staff and liaisons supporting hospital operations, the physician network, and other business units, ensuring consistent compliance practices across the enterprise.
• Collaborates with Internal Audit, Legal Services, Human Resources, Revenue Cycle, and operational leadership to address compliance risks, billing and coding matters, and other regulatory concerns.
• Supports the CCO in preparing and delivering reports and presentations for Board of Directors and designated committees, executive leadership, and other governance bodies and helps lead the enterprise risk management program.
• Sets enterprise compliance priorities and integrate them into organizational strategic planning and enterprise risk management.

• Monitors changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and industry guidance and ensures policies, procedures, and practices are updated accordingly.
• Oversees the organization's exclusion screening, conflicts of interest, and gifts and payments disclosure programs.
• Acts on behalf of the CCO and represents Compliance on organizational committees and workgroups as appropriate.
• Leads, mentors, and develops compliance department staff, fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability throughout the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission and Compliance Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, legal studies, or a related field required; Juris Doctor (JD) or other graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive healthcare compliance experience, including experience within a hospital and/or physician network setting, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role overseeing compliance operations.
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and CMS conditions of participation.
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action planning across multiple business units.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including physicians, executives, and the Board.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independence in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Additional certification such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.

Salary Range:

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.