Compliance Technician

Kenaitze Indian Tribe • Kenai, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At the direction of the Compliance and Privacy Manager, the Compliance Technician is responsible for supporting Tribal compliance with mandated audits, surveys, and to help investigate and resolve compliance-related grievances and incident reports. In addition, the Compliance Technician shall help ensure that staff are familiar with the compliance and grievance processes.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a Healthcare or Business related field, or a combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree
• One (1) year experience in healthcare, revenue cycle, compliance, operations, law, quality assurance, or data management
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong data management skills
• Experience with standard business documents (e.g. contract language, grants)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain within 90 days
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Experience with the use of Survey Monkey or survey development
• This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Knowledge of coding and billing practices in healthcare
• Knowledge of auditing practices in a healthcare field
• Knowledge of Medicaid and National healthcare compliance regulations and practices
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and quality assurance practices and principles
• Working knowledge of complaints and grievance processes

Responsibilities

• Assists Compliance and Privacy Manager with gathering, preparing, and reviewing internal and external audit materials
• Assists with auditing internal billing, documentation, and/or organizational processes and provides findings and feedback to involved departments and relevant leadership as needed
• Utilizes responses from surveys, complaints, and suggestions to provide a data-focused framework for implementing change in alignment with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Reports and educates clinics/programs regarding changes in standards and/or performance below standards
• Communicates obstacles to the Compliance & Privacy Manager in a timely manner
• Seeks out additional learning opportunities to continue to develop technical and professional skills
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree