Compliance Specialist-Monitoring

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Compliance Specialist to join our team. Supports the Director of Compliance by researching and communicating State and Federal laws, regulations and policies that impact PHS Operations. . Assist with the Compliance HOTLINE and related activities to include directing of issues to the appropriate compliance or operations personnel. Conducts investigations of suspected issues of non-compliance as directed by the Director of Compliance or Compliance Manager. Conducts compliance-related audits or monitoring projects, monitoring corrective action plans and review for performance to plan. Performs policy and procedure review. Develop and monitor compliance indicators for CDS and Regional facilities, Ambulance Services and Home Healths. In coordination with the Director of Compliance will work with the HIPAA Privacy Officer on issues related to privacy and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

Requirements

Three to five years experience in healthcare compliance and/or healthcare auditing and monitoring.
Familiarity with Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Responsibilities

Supports the Director of Compliance by researching and communicating State and Federal laws, regulations and policies that impact PHS Operations.
Assist with the Compliance HOTLINE and related activities to include directing of issues to the appropriate compliance or operations personnel.
Conducts investigations of suspected issues of non-compliance as directed by the Director of Compliance or Compliance Manager.
Conducts compliance-related audits or monitoring projects, monitoring corrective action plans and review for performance to plan.
Performs policy and procedure review.
Develop and monitor compliance indicators for CDS and Regional facilities, Ambulance Services and Home Health's.
In coordination with the Director of Compliance will work with the HIPAA Privacy Officer on issues related to privacy and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Facilitate interactions with Program, project, product line, senior executives, department managers, regional facility administrators and staff regarding regulatory compliance and related financial issues.
Assist with the compliance HOTLINE process.
Facilitates cross-functional teams to address compliance issues that cross multiple departments or entities.
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to address identified compliance issues.
Conducts official compliance investigations, audits and monitoring activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies and procedures.
Assists the Director of Compliance and Compliance Manager in conducting annual risk assessments related to the OIG Workplan and PHS identified risk area.
As directed by the Director of Compliance or Compliance Manager, assists contracted internal audit in assuring the appropriate follow-up on recommendations from previous contracted internal audits or projects.
As requested by the PHS Compliance Privacy Officer, conducts investigations and/or monitors information privacy issues or issues related to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Conducts and/or coordinates operational, financial and compliance program audits as directed by the Director of Compliance.
Conducts regulatory research and serves as a resource for compliance information on regulations applicable to integrated healthcare systems.
Performs compliance review of policies and procedures.
Serves as the Compliance Department contact for system-wide Compliance Liaisons and coordinates and leads regularly scheduled telephone conference calls with these liaisons and other compliance personnel.
Reports potential fraud and noncompliance to the Director of Compliance and Vice President of Corporate Compliance.
Assists in the development, implementation and improvement of internal controls needed to assure regulatory compliance and compliance with PHS policies and procedures.
Recommends corrective actions to prevent and resolve fraud or noncompliance and assists operational management in the implementation of solutions.
As directed by the Director of Compliance, assists in the development of departmental or area compliance plans, monitors implementation and adherence to such plans.
Serves as an additional compliance resource for HIPAA Privacy issues through cross training with other compliance personnel.
Shares compliance learnings, finding and concepts with PHS staff at every opportunity.
Performs other functions as required.