About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus.
Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release.
In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.
Work Shifts 9:00 A. M – 5:00 P. M Location(s): Rikers Island (Queens, NY) CHS Central Office, 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 The selected candidate will be required to work between both locations.
Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Director of Compliance and Health Information is responsible for minimizing CHS’ exposure to unnecessary risk, managing the medical records and compliance departments, and coordinating the development of division-wide policies and procedures. This is a pivotal leadership position to help CHS navigate risks attendant to innovation as the division embarks on bold new initiatives. Responsibilities include: (Detailed Task) Manages the Compliance department to ensure obligations are timely met with regulatory agencies and oversight bodies, coordinate responses to multiple monitoring teams and outside agencies, and collaborate with department leadership on critical legal and compliance issues.
Manages the Medical Records department, identifies systems improvements, and implements initiatives to modernize workflows and enhance accountability through metrics and reporting. Designs and implements a division-wide risk management function to assess, monitor, and minimize departmental vulnerabilities. Performs initial and periodic departmental risk assessments to proactively identify, assess and control threats and develop and implement steps to mitigate potential harm.
Creates internal control policies to prepare programs for internal and external audits. Researches, analyzes, and advises CHS executive leadership on relevant rules and regulations to determine impact on programs. Communicates strategically with oversight entities in coordination with CHS and H+H and City leadership.
Develops and maintains division-wide policies and procedures in partnership with senior administrative and clinical leadership. Applies up-to-date working knowledge of active and pending regulatory/legal requirements, applicable federal and state privacy laws and standards, and internal policies and procedures. Develops and implements mechanisms for timely, accurate, and coordinated responses to information requests in conjunction with clinical services and field operation teams.
Provides support to departments to develop, draft, and review MOUs and agreements. Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Healthcare Administration, Health CarePlanning, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline; and seven (7) years ofprogressively responsible experience in health and medical service administration, public administration,personnel and labor relations, finance or appropriate functional discipline with an emphasis on planning,liaison and inter-organizational relationships, or related administrative or managerial functions; or 2.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above; and eight(8)years of progressively responsible experience in areas, as listed in “1”; or 3. Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in disciplines, as listed in “1” above.
Department Preferences Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public administration, public health, business administration, policy, or a related field. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, health information privacy and security, medical records requirements, and other laws applicable to correctional healthcare. Experience in healthcare operations, policy analysis, program management or a related field.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated experience providing regulatory, compliance, or risk-management advice to leadership, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance. Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, oversight entities, auditors, monitors, or other external stakeholders, preferably in a highly regulated healthcare or public sector environment.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise responses and recommendations for leadership, oversight entities, and departments. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with departments and leadership. Ability to manage multiple complex, time sensitive matters simultaneously while exercising sound judgment regarding competing priorities and organizational risk.
Experience working in healthcare, correctional healthcare, criminal justice, or another highly regulated public sector. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; carefulness and thoroughness are key to success in this role. Ability and enthusiasm to learn new concepts and technology.
Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.