At Houston Methodist, the Compliance Analyst position is responsible for supporting Business Practices programs and initiatives. With direction and oversight from department leadership, this position will provide analysis on business practices issues to a variety of service lines and stakeholders through the Houston Methodist System. The Compliance Analyst position may serve as a liaison between the Business Practices Office and assigned HM entity(ies) with support from the Director.


FLSA STATUSExempt
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION- Bachelor’s degree
- Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) preferred; if JD, must be in good standing with State Bar Assoc.
EXPERIENCELICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSPreferred- CHC - Certified Healthcare Compliance (CCB) or
- CHRC - Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (HCCA) or
- CHPC - Certified Healthcare Privacy Compliance (HCCA) or
- CHC-F - Certified in Healthcare Compliance Fellow (CCB) or
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or
- CPMA - Certified Professional Medical Auditor (AAPC) or
- Healthcare Compliance Officer (CPCO)-AAPC or
- CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (AHA-CC)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and situations, identify issues, and collaborate on strategies to effect change
- Proven ability to communicate and present information to a diverse and wide-ranging workforce
- Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills and ability to assess organizational dynamics
- Strong data management, word processing and presentation software skills
- Entry-level knowledge of government healthcare regulations
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Supports leadership with projects requiring research, data collection, analysis of processes, and evaluation of applicable regulations and guidelines. Collaborates with project team members throughout the organization.
- Partners with stakeholders throughout the organization to review, draft, edit and adopt policies, protocols, and procedures to address entity-level and system-wide business practices issues.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Drafts policies, protocols, and procedures to address entity-level and system-wide business practices issues. Drafts and partners with appropriate stakeholders to edit and adopt.
- May serve as a liaison between Business Practices office and assigned entity(ies) with support from leadership.
- Conducts research and analysis of inquiries from stakeholders system-wide to ensure consistency and compliance with policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Participates in the design and delivery of educational materials for use in training staff-level audiences in a variety of training modalities.
- Consults with appropriate staff and subject matter experts for analysis of facts and the interpretation and application of law, policies and procedures to develop situational response and proposals.
- Prepares and presents oral and written reports with delivery to internal stakeholders, committees, and councils.
- Performs analysis of lower complexity monitoring and assessment plan activities and reports.
- Conducts simple, non-sensitive investigations into incidents of alleged non-compliance with policies, laws, rules, or regulations with support from Director.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship.
- Approaches projects and assignments in a fiscally responsible manner.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing regulatory landscape and growth of Houston Methodist system.
- Participates in development of program elements and promotion of Business Practices priorities and initiatives.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes


Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)


Job Category:
Non-clinical

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.