Compliance Analyst

Location: 8435 Stemmons Bldg.

About the role

The Compliance Analyst performs a variety of activities in support of compliance program initiatives, with a focus on investigations, reporting, auditing, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Research regulatory requirements and guidance.
• Prepare written communications, assessment tools, and formal reports.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information relevant to the investigative process and scope of audits.
• Schedule compliance-related meetings, such as audit entrance conferences and investigative fact-gathering sessions.
• Organize compliance department materials, including electronic file management and data entry into incident management and audit application(s).
• Assist in monitoring project timelines and resources, milestone achievements, and deliverables.
• Assist in monitoring the completion of corrective action plan tasks and remediation activities.
• Assist in the compliance risk assessment process used in the development of the annual compliance department work plan.
• Assist with other compliance program activities and initiatives as needed.
• Assist with investigative and audit activities in response to third-party inquiries, including government agencies and contractors.
• Assist in the preparation of reports detailing incident management and auditing and monitoring activities for various compliance committees.
• Work collaboratively with others, both inter- and intra-departmentally, with a team-centered approach while exhibiting a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations to supervisor, implement, and monitor results as appropriate.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field through continuing education and professional engagement.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area; develop effective internal controls to promote adherence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in healthcare compliance, preferably with a large, multi-faceted healthcare company or academic medical center.
• Experience with compliance investigations, audits, and ongoing monitoring activities, including the development and monitoring of corrective action plans, data collection and analysis, or other healthcare compliance-related activities.

Qualifications

• Required certification in a healthcare compliance-related specialty. Must be currently certified and in good standing with one of the following or obtain within 18 months of placement in the position:
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
  • Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)
  • Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)
  • Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  Renewals must be submitted no later than 7 calendar days after the current expiration date.

Skills

• Able to write clear, detailed reports summarizing the scope and purpose of audits and compliance investigations, conclusions or findings, and the application of compliance risk analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; able to communicate thoughts, ideas, and information effectively.
• Active listener with sound professional judgment.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, determine root causes, communicate findings, and participate in solution development.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize daily tasks effectively.
• Capable of managing difficult conversations with sensitivity and responding to confidential information with objectivity and discretion.
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and practices ethical standards.