Compliance Specialist

ActivStyle•St.Paul, MN

2h•$70,000 - $78,000•Remote

About The Position

Ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? ActivStyle is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Specialist to join our team—where purpose meets professionalism. As a trusted provider of home-delivered medical supplies, we empower our clients to live with dignity, independence, and comfort. In this critical role, you’ll ensure our organization meets regulatory requirements and maintains the highest standards of compliance across all operations. Your expertise will help safeguard our mission and support the integrity of the services we provide to thousands of clients nationwide. If you’re passionate about helping others, thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment, and have a keen eye for compliance and accuracy, we’d love to welcome you to the ActivStyle family. Position Summary: The Compliance Specialist works closely with the Compliance Officer to ensure that ActivStyle operates in full adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. This role involves monitoring business activities, conducting audits, identifying potential compliance risks, and recommending corrective actions. The Compliance Specialist also serves as a resource for staff, providing guidance and training on compliance requirements, and works closely with the Compliance Officer and Management to develop and implement effective compliance programs.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer reimbursement policies preferred.
Strong understanding of HME/DME compliance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements preferred.
High attention to detail and organization to manage multiple compliance issues concurrently and ensure all are addressed properly.
Excellent strategic and operational leadership skills.
Ability to design, implement and manage internal audit processes to evaluate the organization’s compliance status
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; experience in healthcare compliance and specific knowledge of fraud and abuse and Medicare/Medicaid and other healthcare payer issues strongly preferred.
Two (2) years of previous experience in compliance and/or risk management functions of a healthcare entity or the healthcare division of a company
Experience dealing with licensing, accreditation and regulatory matters applicable to healthcare organizations; DME company experience preferred.
Strong influencing skills and perseverance in investigating.
Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen
Ability to perform repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer use
Must be able to lift 30 pounds as needed
Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with internal and external customers with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, courtesy, and respect for privacy.
This position requires travel within the United States approximately 15–20% of the time to support compliance activities, audits, and training initiatives.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer reimbursement policies preferred.
Strong understanding of HME/DME compliance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements preferred.
Experience in healthcare compliance and specific knowledge of fraud and abuse and Medicare/Medicaid and other healthcare payer issues strongly preferred.
DME company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Compliance Officer to: Develop and implement effective compliance programs
Conduct periodic internal reviews to ensure compliance procedures are followed
Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities
Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management about suspected unethical or illegal activities
Verify that all company and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated
Identify and assess areas of significant business risk and implementing effective risk management strategies
Conduct regular internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed
Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues
Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
Review and set standards for the dissemination of company policies and procedures related to compliance
Collaborate with the Human Resources Department to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations
Provide training and advice to company staff on areas of compliance
Keep up to date with, and understanding, relevant laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.