Compliance/Rights Officer

Texana Center•Rosenberg, TX

About The Position

The Compliance/Rights Officer develops, implements, trains on, and oversees the Compliance Plan. The officer investigates notifications of anonymous complaints regarding fraud, waste, or abuse and serves as the Rights Protection Officer, ensuring that complaints made directly to the officer are handled expeditiously and effectively. Records of complaints are maintained and reported to the Senior Leadership Team monthly. The position oversees the electronic health record for compliance with HIPAA laws, privacy, confidentiality, and appropriate staff access to records. It also serves as Custodian of Medical Records, oversees subpoenaed and other records requests, and supervises the Medical Records Specialist. The officer must be able to pull, redact, and send electronic medical records to assist the Medical Records Specialist when needed. The position provides updates as requested by the Senior Leadership Team and Board, reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and accepts additional assignments as requested by the CEO. It is responsible and accountable for adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy. The role works a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with exceptions to meet program needs. Listed hourly salary levels are 100%: $28.85, 95%: $27.40, and 90%: $25.96.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
Texas driver’s license in good standing as defined by Texana Center’s procedure.
Three years of experience in a healthcare or related business setting.
Experience providing training to groups of people.
Effective communication skills.
Experience preparing complex written reports with close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience providing direct supervision.
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities, or autism services in Texas.
Spanish-speaking ability.
Experience developing and managing organizational procedures related to compliance, rights, and ethics.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, train on, and oversee the Compliance Plan.
Investigate notifications of anonymous complaints regarding fraud, waste, or abuse.
Serve as Rights Protection Officer and handle complaints made directly to the officer in an expeditious and effective manner.
Maintain records of complaints and report them to the Senior Leadership Team monthly.
Oversee the electronic health record for compliance with HIPAA laws, privacy, confidentiality, and appropriate staff access to records.
Serve as Custodian of Medical Records and oversee subpoenaed and other records requests.
Supervise the Medical Records Specialist.
Pull, redact, and send electronic medical records to assist the Medical Records Specialist when needed.
Provide updates as requested by the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
Accept additional assignments as requested by the Chief Executive Officer.
Ensure adherence to and promote the compliance policy.