Compliance Coordinator - Washington, United States - Pend Oreille County

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Open Position: Compliance Coordinator, Counseling Services Department

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Full Wage Range: $4, $6,105.80 per month

Benefits include: Subsidized medical insurance for the employee. Optional dental, vision, and medical coverage for dependents. Washington State retirement pension is applicable, plan choices vary. County-paid benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 12 Company-paid holidays. Generous paid time off policies. Pend Oreille County also offers a wide range of optional benefits. Paid twice per month on the 10th and the 25th of each month.

JOB SUMMARY: Manages and reports compliance activities in conformance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Work involves risk assessment, audit activities, records management, training, contract reviews, policy development, and monitoring duties. Works cooperatively and effectively with the public and other employees. Must be able to provide ethical decision making and maintain boundaries to remain impartial. This is a vital role that must lead by example.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures all departments compliance requirements are met to include but not limited to monthly exclusion reports, employee background checks, accreditation, and clinical credentialing/licensure compliance.
• Responsible for processing all department records requests and subpoenas.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws. Reports on regulatory changes and ensures organizational adaptation to ensure compliance.
• Reviews and provides legislative analysis, regulation, policy and procedure interpretation; prepares meaningful written reports and recommendations on a variety of Compliance issues.
• Performs internal monitoring to include identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Provides reports and recommendations on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Director and management team informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Serves in investigations and queries as the principal point of contact.
• Serves as the departments designated Privacy Officer.
• Works directly with the Pend Oreille Count Prosecutors office on various matters.
• Provides external audit support, to include preparation of reports or documentation to external auditing agencies.
• Responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing information privacy directives for the department, in coordination with his/her immediate supervisor, and the departments designated oversight committee.
• Performs ongoing compliance monitoring, annual (at minimum) risk assessment and audit activities to ensure that information and process systems are adequately protected.
• Maintains a mechanism to both track and manage access to protected health information, within purview of the department and as required by law to allow qualified individuals to review said records.
• Administers a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating, and taking action on all complaints concerning the departments privacy policies and procedures.
• Oversees and advises staff, volunteers, contractors, alliances, business associates, and other appropriate third parties regarding compliance with any aspect of release of protected health information,
• Provides privacy and compliance trainings on a regular basis, to include initial training and orientation.
• Trains with and performs the duties of other positions within the department on an as needed basis.
• Develops and implements procedures, guidelines and controls for storage, retrieval, tracking and filing of active and inactive records.
• Oversees removal and destruction of confidential department records as directed to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Uses considerable judgment and initiative in the course of executing responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with the field's concepts, standards, practices, and legislation for the protection of health information and patient privacy; strong understanding of HIPAA and HITECH.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity, sound judgment and maturity along with the ability to work independently.
• Capable of maintaining the strictest degree of confidentiality and professionalism, especially during conflict management.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal communication with excellent documentation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve goals.
• Ability to analyze data, weigh risks and implement appropriate compliance measures.
• Demonstrated organization, facilitation, and presentation skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three years experience in compliance or related field required.
• Bachelors degree in an administrative or health related field preferred.
• Three years experience working in a healthcare organization preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Is not a State or Federal (OIG) excluded provider, in any capacity for the Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check.

Pend Oreille County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pend Oreille County is a great place to live, work, and play

Pend Oreille Country is located in Northeastern Washington, on the border of Northern Idaho and Canada, with Newport, Washington being the County seat. We are just miles from major cities such as Spokane, Washington, and Coeur dAlene, Idaho. We offer rural living, fantastic recreational opportunities, and beautiful scenery.

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