UnityPoint Health is seeking a Market Compliance Officer to lead the Market’s Compliance Program and ensure strong, risk-based compliance practices across the organization. In this role, you will execute the UPH Compliance Program locally, develop and maintain effective compliance policies and procedures, and oversee monitoring, auditing, and training efforts that support systemwide strategies and initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who can balance strategic direction with hands-on program oversight to maintain a strong culture of integrity.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Location: Onsite in Waterloo or Cedar Rapids - Occasional travel to surrounding markets

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Serve as a role model for ethical management behavior and promote an awareness and understanding of positive ethical principles and compliance with federal and state law in all areas of compliance
• Serve as the internal compliance consultant for the organization coordinating all activities from a system perspective at the Market level
• Respond to all compliance inquiries from management, providers, and staff members.
• Provide overall responsibility for the Market execution, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive, organization-wide compliance program.
• Ensure Market’s compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, organizational policies, and accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with other Officers and Department Directors within the Market to prepare for, and respond to, proposed or existing regulations that may impact Market’s operations.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting results of compliance efforts and providing guidance to the Market’s administrative leadership on all matters related to compliance.
• Assess Market’s risk and participate in the development of the annual UPH Compliance Work Plan and the Market Compliance Work Plan.
• Work with the management team in the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Provide oversight by reviewing contracts to determine compliance with regulatory guidelines and Fair Market Value
• Regularly review Market’s compliance programs, recommend appropriate revisions and modifications, and advise administrative leadership of potential risk areas
• Develop and oversee implementation of appropriate compliance-related education for new employees and existing staff members
• Develop and oversee implementation of corrective action plans
• As applicable, participate in System Compliance Committee
• Monitor the Market’s 855 Facility reporting
• Support an environment of innovation, learning, teamwork and professional practice, consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Consult the administrative leadership and operations to help ensure all Market services, policies and procedures are in compliance with agency standards, regulatory mandates, accrediting bodies and federal, state and local regulations as appropriate
• Work closely with appropriate departments to verify that all employees, independent contractors and vendors are properly screened to prevent affiliation with individuals who are excluded from federally-funded health care programs
• Function as the Compliance Officer for the Market
• Collaborate with UnityPoint Health Markets in building strong relationships in areas of responsibilities
• Perform other duties as requested by the UPH Chief Compliance Officer, or his/her designee, to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office

• 4-year degree from accredited university
• 5 years previous experience in health care compliance, health care agency, or government affairs.
• Clinical experience is a plus

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