Associate Vice President for Regulatory Services

UAB Medicine

Associate Vice President for Regulatory Services

Located in Birmingham, UAB Medicine is one of the four largest academic medical centers in the United States and Alabama’s largest single-site employer. In addition to providing health care services for more than 1.3 million patients annually, we are committed to educating medical professionals and advancing medical science through research. UAB Medicine is anchored by UAB Hospital, which has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine, among the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, and a winner of the Women's Choice award for excellence in patient care. We offer a competitive benefits package, 100% tuition assistance, and an exciting atmosphere to start or grow your career.

Description

This position directs, monitors, and reports to UAB Health System (“Governing Body”) and leadership the status of ongoing accreditation and regulatory readiness and compliance for UAB Hospital inpatient and outpatient operations as well as non-hospital based ambulatory clinics.  Responsible for managing the overall development and implementation of systems for effective and efficient compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission Standards, and other state and federal regulatory bodies within a model of Continuous Survey Readiness (CSR).  Responsible for oversight and management for participation with CMS and Joint Commission requirements for outcome and process core measures as required in the Inpatient and Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems. Responsible for oversight and management of participation in numerous clinical data registries. Directs quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes for all areas of regulatory compliance.  Implements and updates the policies and procedures covering the regulatory compliance programs.  Working collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Corporate Compliance Office and Facilities Management, provides internal organizational consultation for regulations and standards impacting the organization.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field of study. CPHQ certification required. Experience with accreditation and survey preparedness required.  Minimum of five years in a management or leadership role overseeing regulatory compliance in a complex healthcare environment.  Proficient knowledge of health care regulations including the Joint Commission Standards and CMS Conditions of Participation with ability to apply regulatory/accreditation standards related to multiple clinical areas in both the inpatient and outpatient operations.  Ability to present and discuss regulatory compliance goals and opportunities in a way that establishes rapport, influences others and gains strong commitment. Ability to manage complex projects. Strong understanding of data analysis tools.   Strong liaison skills:  team player, knowledgeable and skillful in group dynamics.  Excellent verbal and written skills. Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other web-based applications.

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