In House Attorney/Compliance Specialist

Staff attorney/compliance coordinator will provide legal review and advice on varied matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, routine employment matters, guardianships, etc for a 355-bed, university-affiliated teaching hospital serving the residents of the greater Central New Jersey and Somerset County areas.

Criteria Based Performance Standards:

• Effectively oversees the implementation of the Corporate Compliance program and organizes plans and directs compliance activities and functions to verify that the organization complies with all applicable Federal and state laws and regulations, institutional mission, philosophy and policies.
• Develops and maintains compliance standards and procedures for all organizational activities to be followed by employees. Interpret or obtain professional advice in the interpretation of compliance standards and processes. Organizes and maintains the organization’s compliance files, information, correspondence, reports and other documentation regarding the program in a readily accessible manner. 
• Develops and coordinates appropriate compliance education programs for all employees and physicians through programs, meetings, seminars and individual training. Updates and presents Compliance, Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics and HIPAA training for new employee orientation. Works with Human Resources to develop education materials. Updates and presents annual education to all employees of the organization.
• Coordinates, monitors and assures compliance by initiating investigations for the purpose of monitoring and detecting any misconduct or noncompliance. Provides a reporting system for employees to report misconduct (i.e. compliance hotline).Investigates and documents and resolves all allegations of noncompliance.
• Evaluates the compliance program regularly, at least annually, to ensure the effectiveness of the program. Develops and administers organizational risk assessment as needed to assist in this process. Annually develops organizational Compliance Work Plan.
• Develops and conducts special investigations for the organization. These include, but are not limited to, complaints, allegations or concerns related to issues in departments such as Human Resources, Nursing, Finance, etc., which may have financial, regulatory or legal impact to the organization. Acts to ensure that all complaints, allegations or concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, reported and resolved. Performs interviews, develops compliance investigatory notes during the course of the investigation. Maintain communication, as appropriate, with legal counsel and external investigatory agencies. Maintain investigation record and prepare investigation summary. Assure proper internal reporting of the investigation, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.

Experience in Healthcare is Required - please see below

SKILLS:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  PC proficiency, includes MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, as well as working on internal databases. Understanding of internal controls and financial systems. Training and presentation skills and experience imperative.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Juris Doctorate Degree and five to seven years job related experience in a healthcare environment is required.  Extensive knowledge relating to Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:  The successful candidate must have a professional image reflected in appearance, behavior, maturity and high integrity.

• Exemplify initiative and professional demeanor.

• Possess excellent employee and interpersonal skills as well as a proven ability to deal effectively with different groups of people. 

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and gain credibility with employees, senior executives, physicians, board members, and representatives of all internal and external stakeholders.

• Be strong, self-confident, outgoing and comfortable dealing with different kinds of personalities and cultures.

• Must be a self-starter and comfortable working autonomously.