Compliance Coordinator
UI Health Care's Joint Office for Compliance is seeking a Compliance Coordinator to assist with the UI Health Care Conflict of Interest program and UI Health Care policy database.
Position Responsibilities:
Investigation, Remediation and Reporting of Complaints and Reviews
Assist with identifying, reviewing, and maintaining current and archived policies in response to internal requests.
Assist with the initial review and documentation of potential conflicts of interest.
Consultation, Risk Assessment and Interpretation, Research of Regulations
Serve as an initial point of intake for compliance hotline and conflict of interest calls and emails to escalate issues as per SOP.
Assist with the preliminary review, organization, and tracking of compliance complaints, reviews, and follow‑up activities.
Assist with research into regulations related to our existing policies and guidelines.
Support CMS Open Payments by auditing activities by gathering, validating, and organizing data for compliance review.
Support the review of COI disclosures, including assembling materials and drafting components of management plans for supervisory review.
Assist with reviewing personal consulting agreements against COI standards for completeness and consistency.
Assist faculty and staff with completing annual COI disclosures, providing procedural guidance and follow‑up reminders as needed.
Track and follow up on Clinical Systematic Analysis action items to support timely completion.
Management of External Standards Review Process
Support internal and external standards review processes by coordinating materials, tracking feedback, and maintaining records.
Support other compliance staff as directed.
Policy Development
Assist with the review, revision, and formatting of UI Health Care policies, guidelines, and protocols.
Assists with template formats, integrates, and manages policy information appearing on the UI Health Care policy database sites.
Training and Educational Programs
Assist with the development and maintenance of PolicyTech help guides and reference materials for staff use.
Support the preparation and delivery of PolicyTech and COI training sessions, as requested.
Assist with maintaining COI‑related web content to ensure accuracy and alignment with current policy.
Support policy database administration and department intranet maintenance, ensuring information is current and accessible
Other IT related duties
Support policy database administration and department intranet maintenance, ensuring information is current and accessible
Required:
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
1-3 years of related experience
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to format tables, retrieve data viz queries and create presentations.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Experience developing training and education materials
Excellent organizational skills required. Must be flexible, have the ability to change priorities quickly and the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proven analytic, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently.
Desired:
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to health care operations
Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies and procedures.
Experience in project management, quality improvement or regulatory compliance.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
