Ethics and Compliance Coordinator

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Ethics and Compliance Coordinator? At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsSt. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  
  You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Ethics and Compliance Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsThe Ethics and Compliance Patient Advocacy coordinator is responsible for effective implementation and leadership of ethics and compliance at St. David's South Austin Medical Center. Provides advice and acts as a liaison to facility ECOs and division leadership on ethics and compliance concerns. Assist with interpreting and applying the Code of Conduct (Code), Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures (E&C Policies) and other communication. Conduct investigations resulting from Ethics Line calls as assigned and assist facility ECOs in conducting investigations. This role will also serve as an advocate for patients and/or family members with complaints/grievance concerns regarding medical care and services provided. Documents concerns, tracks/trends and investigates aspects of patient encounters to facilitate the resolution of concerns and maximize patient and family satisfaction.
  • Provide leadership for the E&C Program at St. David's South Austin Medical Center
  • Understand the Code of Conduct and E&C Policies.
  • Actively participate in facility medication diversion team meetings.
  • Provide support and guidance to facility ethics and compliance officer.
  • Develop and implement a system to inform facility ethics and compliance officer of the status of ethics and compliance issues at the facility.
  • Develop and implement a system to ensure timely distribution, approval and implementation of E&C Policies.
  • Actively participates in the facilities leadership teams to assess implementation of the E&C Program and provide guidance, as appropriate, to facility ECOs to improve the effectiveness of their programs.
  • Leads facility Ethics and Compliance Committee (FECC) meetings
  • Conduct ECO Rounds in accordance with Corporate Ethics & Compliance best practices.
  • Provide input and feedback regarding policies and procedures, as requested by the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Department (E&C Department).
  • Communicate E&C issues to executive leaders at each facility to encourage their involvement and support.
  • Work collaboratively with ECOs from Parallon Business units, including Shared Services, Supply Chain, Workforce Management Solutions, and Division IT&S, HCA physician services.
  • Be aware of new initiatives within the facility and provide guidance where necessary (e.g., transfer centers, call centers, scheduling centers).
  • This individual will also be responsible for working hand in hand with the facilities senior leaders in developing the future strategy and prioritization of compliance initiatives.
  • Investigates, evaluates and conducts follow-up of patient concerns to determine appropriate resolution.
    
    
    What qualifications you will need:
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree preferred
    • Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare compliance
    • This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
      St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
      
      HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Ethics and Compliance Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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