Quality and Compliance Consultant (Northeastern Indiana)

Bowen Health•Warsaw, IN

About The Position

The Quality and Compliance Consultant plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Quality and Compliance Consultant in the implementation and management of quality improvement and compliance initiatives within the healthcare organization. This position will be assigned to one of two regional areas: Northern Region (Northwest and Northeast) and Southern Region (Southeast and Allen County) who will work closely with clinical teams, department leadership, and other stakeholders. This position will identify areas for improvement, ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, and promote a culture of continuous quality enhancement. The role requires strong attention to detail, an understanding of healthcare regulations, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to drive quality outcomes and regulatory compliance. Must be located in Indiana

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, nursing, public health or other health related discipline required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare quality setting.
Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks
Must be a minimum 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or Professional License: Prefer certification in a healthcare quality related discipline, i.e. CPHQ, RHIA, RHIT, RN, LPN, CCP, etc.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular proactive audits across clinical and operational areas within the assigned region (Northern or Southern), ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and industry standards.
Monitor adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, CMS, and other applicable local, state, and federal requirements for assigned regions. Identify areas of non-compliance and work collaboratively with department leadership to implement corrective actions. Assist in preparing for and supporting the organization during state DMHA audits, regulatory surveys, and certification processes (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, HRSA site visit).
Support the Senior Quality and Compliance Consultant in the development, execution, and follow-up of corrective action plans for compliance gaps or quality improvement opportunities identified during audits, surveys, or routine monitoring.
Collaborate closely with clinical teams, department leadership, and other stakeholders to identify quality and compliance issues and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Collect, analyze, and report data on key quality metrics, patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and privacy incidents.
Follow up on survey findings and ensure that corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner within assigned regions.
Assist in the development and delivery of training materials and educational sessions on compliance, privacy, and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote awareness of regulations and compliance standards among staff within assigned regions.
Maintain comprehensive records of audit findings, corrective action plans, and performance improvement efforts.
Prepare and present periodic reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders on the status of quality and compliance activities within the assigned regions.
Other duties as assigned.