Ethics and Compliance Officer I

Remote: You will be able to work from your home location in the United States.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports Fresenius Medical Care North America's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.

Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

Responsible for the development, implementation and communication of the FMCNA compliance program.

Implements and monitors compliance as it relates to the assigned division and participates as a member of the divisional management team.

Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and ongoing revision of policies and procedures published through the Compliance department, as well as ensuring that existing and new company policies and procedures are consistent with the objectives of the Compliance department.

Assists the assigned business in their efforts to comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Collaborates with Compliance Audit to contribute to projects related to the Compliance Audit, Self-Monitoring, Data Mining and Risk Assessment programs for the assigned division.

Acts as the Privacy and Security Officer for the assigned division.

Supports the Vice President or Senior Director of Compliance and the Chief Compliance Officer.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Applies a highly advanced knowledge of compliance and a developed understanding of the business of FMCNA and the assigned division to function as a member of the assigned division's management team, working to mitigate the risks that impede the division's goals.


* Acts as an accessible, visible and available subject matter expert for the business.


* Establishes a compliance culture as a strategic, competitive advantage.


* Adapts to and reacts to the needs of a rapidly growing and changing business and understand the complexities of a large organization.


* Maintains current knowledge of law, regulation, and market changes that impact all aspects of the business including, but not limited to, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Patient Inducement Statute, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, relevant Office of Inspector General (OIG) Model Guidance and applicable Advisory Opinions.


* Works independently and autonomously, often leading projects.  May refer to other senior staff for assistance with higher level problems as they arise.


* Acts as a mentor and point of reference to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions.


* Consistently demonstrates sound judgement and strong capability across a wide range of subject matters.


* Adeptly identifies gaps and inefficiencies in compliance systems and processes.  Proposes proportionate remediation measures.


* Works in conjunction with the law department, regulatory and government affairs to better understand operational requirements under the law.

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