Chief Compliance Officer

Job Description: Chief Compliance Officer

We are a Dental Provider looking for a Chief Compliance Officer in Chicago. What's It Like to be a Chief Compliance Officer? Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of Chief Compliance Officer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent.

What's It Like to be a Chief Compliance Officer? CCO's thrive in dynamic environments where they constantly stay informed about changing regulations and policies. Their adaptability allows them to balance the needs of multiple departments, ensuring that all operations remain compliant while fostering growth and success. Healthcare compliance professionals are needed to help clinical facilities and organizations address the ever-growing government regulations that set privacy and usage standards for patient information, ensure quality patient care, prevent fraud, and protect dental healthcare staff. A Regulatory Compliance Manager balances advocating for compliance and avoiding being seen as an obstacle. This requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to develop creative solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and business objectives. The CCO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization’s compliance program. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Ensure compliance and privacy policies and procedures reflect current regulatory standards and industry guidance. Collaborate with Department Managers to ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented across all applicable business lines.
• Collaborate with various leaders to conduct compliance investigations. Keep Senior Management and key stakeholders up to date with the results of such investigations.

The ideal candidate will be a solution-focused problem solver with:

• At least 5 years of healthcare/dental compliance program leadership experience, preferably in a Dental setting.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with administrative and clinical leadership to accomplish various compliance program related matters (investigations, initiatives, policy development, etc.).
• Ability to work independently to identify bottlenecks in processes and create solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.
• Developing and overseeing control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Evaluating the efficiency of controls and improving them continuously.
• Revising procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
• Draft, modify and implement company policies.
• Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
• Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.
• Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Proven experience as a Chief Compliance Officer.
• In-depth knowledge of the medical/dental industry’s standards and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certified Risk Management professional is a plus.
• Strong ability to prioritize.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Proven ability to collaborate and advise management on compliance matters, and ability to develop practical business solutions and to facilitate risk management. Continue to Update Regulations and Standards In a fluid regulatory landscape, healthcare compliance will only grow more complex, and the need for continuous improvement and updating standards and practices is crucial. Experience in public policy, and strategic management, coupled with an agile workstyle and innovative mindset, are some of the valuable knowledge bases, and skill sets expected in the role.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $100,000 - $125,000.00 per year.
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Physical setting:
• Office Schedule:
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply. Ability to commute/relocate:
• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• This is an in office position only. Experience:
• Medical/Dental Risk management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person.

KOS Services Inc. / Dental Dreams LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.