Senior Compliance Specialist

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Primary Location Burnet Campus Department Compliance Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $74,297.60 - $94,744.00 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status. This role will be on a hybrid work schedule. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Regulatory Knowledge & Oversight - Independently interpret and analyze the concepts and principles of federal and state law, institutional policies/procedures/guidance and professional guidance as it relates to the review and oversight of regulated activities and assess the impact of specific regulatory decision issues on the overall environment at CCHMC. Lead the creation and revisions of departmental policies/procedures/guidance. Support, as an institutional corporate compliance expert (specifically healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse), the creation and revision of institutional policies/procedures/guidance. Compliance - Serve as an institutional expert in corporate compliance activities (specifically healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse). Work with institutional Compliance Officers, designated compliance experts in all operational areas to continue to improve compliance processes. Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare written documentation such as policies, procedures, and other written communication to support ongoing activities of the Compliance Program. May independently interpret & analyze the concepts & principles of government regulations & guidance. Provide education for new and existing employees on compliance issues and the Compliance Program. Develop training and communication materials. Enhance and improve audit activities to monitor compliance in identified areas. Stay current regarding compliance issues and regulations affecting health care and recommend changes as appropriate. Teamwork, Collaboration & Leadership/Management - Work collaboratively with various teams and interface effectively with primarily internal and occasionally external stakeholders at primarily peers across the organization. Build consensus among stakeholders after more senior leaders have established priorities and gain commitment to achieve defined institutional priorities. Use basic project management and organizational skills to lead divisional/departmental initiatives. Lead project team to achieve successful outcomes through both direct and indirect leadership. May lead the development and execution of specific aspects of a regulatory and compliance program in support of the institution's strategic plan. Contribute to recommendations for solutions that maximize organizational performance. Represent CCHMC at the regional and national level disseminating best practices. Institutional Support - Serve as a subject matter expert in assigned program area. May be called upon to provide key input, based on knowledge, experience and expertise, on institutional initiatives and programs at the direction of leadership, in order to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and statutes and CCHMC policies, principles, ethical standards and procedures. Investigation: Conduct investigations related to corporate compliance (specifically healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse). Follow investigational procedures documenting appropriate information & outcomes. Collaborate with compliance officers, departments, & managers as needed. Implement corrective & preventative action. Assist with operation, reporting, and analytics for the : Compliance & Integrity Helpline, Conflict of Interest Program, and Exclusion and Sanction Screening Program. High complexity, ability to connect content to learning objections JOB QUALIFICIATIONS Bachelor's degree in a related field 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline OR Master's Degree and 3+ years of directly related experience Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) certification required (Within 24 months for outside hire) About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability