Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to ensure compliance with the federal and state laws, regulations, and rules governing healthcare entities, and specifically, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Identifies risk areas, prepares audit tools, conducts audits, and provide analysis and recommendations to executive leadership. Conducts audits and provides support for other internal or external auditors; investigates and resolves compliance issues related to the healthcare environment. Evaluates regulatory agency reports and formulates responses and corrective actions. Maintains logs, indexes, files, computer databases, and other records pertaining to compliance and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health related field or equivalent education is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior Relevant Compliance Work Experience Is Preferred.
• Depending on department, may be required to maintain licensure/certification as appropriate to background, including but not limited to: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
• Complete continuing education requirements as necessary.
• Certification in healthcare compliance is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Company Details

Facility: Remote MN Location: Remote, MN Address Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00 Department Details: Well Qualified Candidates Will Have Strong Skills In Project Management Critical Thinking Auditing / Evaluation / Investigation

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.