Compliance - Compliance Specialist - Warwick, United States - Thundermist Health Center

Description

Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19.

Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.
Compliance - Compliance Specialist
Job Description
Job Title

:

Compliance Specialist
Reports to:

Director of Compliance
Department

:

Compliance
FLSA Status

:

Exempt
Job Grade
:

7

General Responsibilities:
The Compliance Specialist is responsible, at the direction of the Compliance Officer, for

assisting

in the implementation and daily operations of the Compliance Program which supports

Thundermist

Health Center's (THC) commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.


Qualifications:
Required

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Health,

Business,

or related field
3 to 5 years of related experience
Familiarity with healthcare compliance
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred

Qualifications:
Project Management experience or training

.
Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Significant Job Functions:
Develop,

implement,

and revise policies and procedures to

comply with

all applicable regulatory requirements

.

Ensure policies and procedures are communicated to staff and posted to the corporate intranet

.

Maintain a calendar for policy and procedures to ensure

timely

review and update to ensure continued compliance.
Develop,

coordinate,

and deliver training to employees, volunteers, interns, contractors and others on THC's compliance program, policies, and other issues as

identified

.
Develop,

implement,

and manage THC's compliance auditing plan.
Administer THC event reporting database, ensuring

appropriate root

cause analysis and aggregated reporting of trends and issues at monthly Quality Improvement Committee meeting

.

Conduct compliance investigations under the direction of the Compliance Officer.
Review current and proposed THC programs, activities, partnerships, services, relationships, etc. to identify and mitigate compliance risks including, but not limited to, OSHA and HIPAA regulations and NCQA accreditation.
Collaborate with other leaders to improve processes to mitigate or

eliminate

risks in Clinical Operations, Practice Management and Billing, Human

Resources,

and Information Technology departments.
Monitor,

track

and report all new and ongoing THC compliance activities.
Research and provide informed, referenced guidance to address compliance questions and concerns.
Manage database of THC contracts to ensure

timely

renewal, inclusion of required language for HIPAA, HRSA and other federal and state requirements (including BAA's), management of required deliverables,

monitoring

of service levels,

etc

.
Work

with THC leader responsible for each contract to ensure

appropriate standards

are met.
As required, provide reporting to THC Board of Directors on compliance and risk management activities

.
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort/ Environment:
This is a hybrid position, allowing duties to be performed from home or at a

Thundermist

site.
Able to sit, stand, and walk for

long periods

of time.

Work Schedule Demands:
Full time

position requiring regular business hours; some overtime and weekends may also be necessary.

Communication Skills:
Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving and presentation skills

Confidentiality of Information:
Thundermist

is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

It is the responsibility of all employees to comply

to

state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality

.

ADA & EEOC Statement:
Thundermist

is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference.

We are an equal opportunity

employer

and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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