Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Compliance Officer
Reporting Supervisor : Director of Compliance
Position Summary : The Compliance Officer is tasked with instituting proactive systems and
methods to include quality, risk & incident management as well as investigations and plans of
correction. The overarching responsibility of this position is to eliminate any perils, exposure and
liability that could negatively impact or harm APluscare, employees, or the individuals in their
care. This professional must implement policies based on DDD and other regulations and ensure
the health, safety and welfare of all stakeholders.
Job Duties :
- Ensures quality of life of the client served and protected by minimizing risk to the entire
Agency and surrounding community.
Conducts spontaneous and scheduled visits and inspections.Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing compliance policies andpractices.
Identifies potential weaknesses and risks in operations, documenting needs forimprovement, creating corrective plans, and ensuring correction.
Review Practices on an ongoing basis to ensure prevention of incidents or violations.Audits and corrects employee documentation at the residential or individual / client level.Reviews and updates internal policies; recommends and formulates policies, proceduresand guidelines.
Responds to internal and external inquiries related to licensing and compliance issues.Creates and maintains compliance and audit documents.Resolves compliance and risk problems by analyzing regulations and identifying solutions.Facilitates Agency governance filings, licensing, registrations and corporate records foroversight entities.
Assists in the development and implementation of corporate governance policies,guidelines and templates.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in
professional societies, as applicable.
Responsible for compliance activities to include reporting, risk assessments, training andfollow up reviews of compliance investigations and notifications.
Responsible for ensuring that all employees receive all required trainings upon hire andannually thereafter.
Responsible for ensuring that additional employee development opportunities are availableon an ongoing basis to all staff.
Attends Agency and departmental meetings, trainings, and activities.Operates Agency vehicles in accordance with agency standards and policies.Is available for after hours on-call duties for urgent facility matters.All other duties as requested or assigned by APluscare.Skills / Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree is required.3 to 5 years progressive and comprehensive experience or training in internal auditing andregulatory compliance in healthcare.
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) by the Health Care Compliance Associationpreferred.
Must possess thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to DDD andprovider operations (including Stark, antikickback and other fraud and abuse laws), and
principles, practices and techniques of compliance management, including program
planning and implementation, fiscal / financial analysis and basic accounting.
1-3 years of experience working in the field with individuals with developmentaldisabilities.
2+ years of experience in health care administration.Valid Driver's LicenseExcellent verbal and written communications.Employee must cooperate with the licensee and DHS department staff in any inspection orinvestigation.
Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of requiredtraining.
All other duties as required or assigned by APluscare.Physical Demands / Working Conditions :
Handles detailed work and highly complex problems, balancing multiple taskssimultaneously.
The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and interact with others,including diverse, inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams
The ability to read, concentrate and learnPhysical requirements include : sitting, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, and computer work forlong periods of time
The ability to verbally express ideas in a way that is easily understood by others who areunfamiliar with the topic, including delivering a presentation, giving accurate information
or acting as a spokesperson.
The ability to write concisely and convey meaning in a manner appropriate to differentreaders, presenting a persuasive argument.
The ability to handle numbers, gathering statistical data and being able to analyze, interpretand present it in a clear and accurate way.
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritizeand juggle multiple concurrent projects.
The ability to apply clinical knowledge to program implementation and educationaldevelopment of staff.
The ability to design, plan, organize, and implement projects and tasks within an allottedtimeframe.
Support and maintain all corporate policies, procedures, and quality and confidentialitystandards
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed to meet the needs of theorganization