Compliance Specialist

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Compliance Specialist works closely with key Fred Hutch stakeholders including Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Business Development, Human Resources, Office of the General Counsel, Clinical Research Support, Information Security and others across the enterprise and within Compliance to help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Fred Hutch policies. Supports the Monitoring and Assurance team in implementing and/or establishing, overseeing, and managing the compliance programs involving Fraud, Waste & Abuse, Compliance Programs Audit & Monitoring, and Third-Party Risk. These compliance program initiatives and responsibilities are a major element of the institution’s enterprise compliance program and required under the federal and state compliance regulations and guidances. Coordinate effectively with various departments. Develop and prepare coordinated responses, corrective action, reporting, and ensure uniformity and continuity of policy and regulatory application and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to tracking, trending, and reporting of compliance program audit findings, training and consults.
• Responsible for compliance project management, i.e., ensuring special projects are organized and completed on defined time lines.
• Contributes to annual risk assessment and audit planning, compliance program auditing, and monitoring new rules, regulatory changes, and enforcement actions across all compliance areas.
• Identifies and recommends suggestions for improvement in the compliance risk assessment and audit processes.
• Contributes to development of healthcare reimbursement and compliance related training and guidance, for clinicians and staff.
• Assists with establishment and ongoing management of a program newsletter and other means of outreach.
• In coordination with coding auditors for healthcare reimbursement, participates as needed in internal and external healthcare reimbursement audits.
• Works with Director to support committee activities and reporting for the compliance teams; supports development of board meeting materials to various enterprise committees, including the Revenue Cycle Committee and the Audit & Compliance Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a healthcare compliance related field. Experience with electronic medical record systems, databases, and related automated systems. Experience managing projects
• Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse regulations. 
• Ability to independently prioritize and organize work efficiently with a demonstrated attention to detail.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance, PMP certification, or similar certifications.
• Experience working research/clinical trials.
• Experience working in a complex, matrix environment.
• Proficiency in project management methods and tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present findings and recommendations as required.
• Sound decision making ability, considering all information, and utilizing a big picture approach.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources to gain a thorough understanding of problems.
• Ability to effectively multi-task in an unpredictable environment.
• Ability to innovate, develop or adopt best practices and manage change.
• Ability to think strategically about organizational risks and continuously document, improve, and streamline processes to advance the applicable compliance programs and initiatives assigned.
• Highest degree of credibility, integrity, and discretion.

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $75,151.00 to $112,673.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.