Chief Compliance and Quality Officer

Plains Area Mental Health•Any, IA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. (PAMHC) is a Community Mental Health Center with multiple locations in Northwest Iowa. Its mission is to provide affordable, quality mental health services while respecting each individual’s dignity, worth, and potential for growth. The organization emphasizes confidentiality and putting people first. The Chief Compliance and Quality Officer is a full-time position that is remote, with travel to and work at other locations as required. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional work required after business hours. The salary range is $87,287–$101,706 per year. The position ensures the organization adheres to federal, state, and local regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements, as well as ethical standards. It primarily performs the duties of Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer, including responsibilities relating to regulations governing operations and service delivery, medical records management and confidentiality, disclosure requests, documentation compliance, compliance and quality-improvement data tracking, and policy and procedure development and management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, healthcare information, or a related field, or RN with certifications in healthcare compliance and healthcare privacy compliance.
Experience with medical records and electronic health records and other digital media.
Understanding of mental health services, clientele, and industry standards, including HIPAA and confidentiality of medical records.
Understanding of insurance, licensure, and credentialing requirements.
Knowledge of medical coding, data tracking, healthcare regulations, and policy and procedure management.
Customer service experience and a basic understanding of customer service essentials.
Ability to achieve related certifications.
Currently hold, or attain within six months of hire, Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements and ethical standards.
Perform Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer duties.
Manage medical records, including processing disclosure requests and ensuring the confidentiality of client records.
Ensure documentation compliance.
Oversee tracking of data for compliance and quality-improvement activities.
Draft and manage policies and procedures.
Travel to and work at other PAMHC locations as required.