Compliance Analyst

Life Care Services•Des Moines, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Analyst will assist Life Care Services LLC ("Life Care Services") and its business functions (e.g. Community Finance, Senior Living Marketing & Sales, Senior Living Management, Health Services Division, etc.), LCS Senior Leadership, LCS Development, business affiliates/partners, and senior living communities (e.g. executive directors/administrators, community personnel, boards/owners, legal counsel) (collectively, the "Clients") in complying with Federal State, and local laws and regulations impacting senior living communities. Reports to the Senior Compliance Manager. Experience is Everything. At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of related experience required OR Law degree and 0-2 years of related experience required OR relevant experience may be substituted for education.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks required.
Ability to work cooperatively and to establish and maintain good working relationships with Clients, regulatory agency personnel, and legal counsel required.
Ability to find, understand, interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following areas: Life Plan, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Facility communities; home health; hospice; landlord/tenant; Medicare/Medicaid; CMS Compliance and Ethics; and privacy laws required.
Ability to utilize a computer to write clearly and concisely and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written communication (e.g. emails, letters, memos) required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, and to meet critical and on-going deadlines required.
Ability to be a self-starter who is capable of taking the initiative to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities required.
Ability to travel as needed for business meetings, compliance assessments, presentations, and/or training required.

Responsibilities

Understanding and finding federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the senior living industry.
Apprising Clients of changes in laws or regulations related to the senior living industry.
Presenting to boards/owners and employees.
Providing occasional on-site community assessments.
Drafting and revising policies and procedures.
Drafting and revising legal documents for use by communities with residents.
Preparing Federal and State licensing applications, including but not limited to Life Plan, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Facility.
Providing Year End Reports of Compliance services.
Working with the Community’s local counsel to obtain his or her approval on legal documents and policies drafted by Compliance.
With oversight from Life Care Services in-house legal counsel, draft third party contract/agreements.
Work regularly with and be proficient in the following compliance resources and systems: LCS Docket System SharePoint Adobe DocuSign Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Teams Outlook Oracle HCM Federal and State on-line licensing systems for licensure applications.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.