Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in healthcare operations or compliance, preferably with a multi-faceted healthcare company or academic medical center.
• Experience leading teams and supervising staff required

EQUIVALENT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• May have an equivalent combination of experience and certification in lieu of specific education requirements

SKILLS OR SPECIAL ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines and with a variety of constituents as well as the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence for results.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups across and beyond the organization.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills with the ability to lead major organizational initiatives, accomplish results, and achieve measurable outcomes or goals.
• Ability to work in challenging situations involving competing interests, and high level-interdisciplinary groups.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the healthcare environment.
• Sound business acumen.
• Proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, workflows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
• Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
• Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Senior Director of Compliance has responsibility for managing the effective implementation of specific components of Parkland’s Ethics and Compliance Program ("Program") across the health system. The Director manages a team of compliance professionals responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Program to ensure compliance with federal healthcare program requirements, Parkland policy and the Code of Conduct and Ethics. This includes adherence to the requirements and guidance set forth various regulatory authorities, including, but not limited to, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Inspector General (OIG), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Texas Health and Human Services (HHS).

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Acts with the highest integrity and ethical standards while adhering to Parkland’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Completes assigned training, self-appraisal, and annual health requirements timely.
• Adheres to hybrid work schedule requirements.
• Attends required meetings and town halls.
• Recognizes and communicate ethical and legal concerns through the established channels of communication.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing work, including projects and assignments on time, and providing timely responses to requests for information.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other work as requested that is reasonably related to the employee’s position, qualifications, and competencies.