Compliance Analyst - Parkland Health and Hospital System

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

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

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ 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 active plans, data collection and analysis, or other healthcare compliance-related activities required.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Certification in a healthcare compliance-related specialty is required. 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 or Special Abilities

• Able to write clear, detailed reports summarizing the scope of a purpose of audits and compliance investigations, conclusions or findings and the application of the compliance risk analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate thoughts, ideas, information and messages with clear language, style, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience.
• An active listener with the exercise of sound professional judgement.
• Possesses excellent critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify a problem, determine the root cause, communicate findings, and participate in the development of the solution.
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize daily tasks.
• Capable of managing difficult conversations with sensitivity and the ability to respond to confidential information with objectivity and discretion.
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and practice ethical standards.

Responsibilities

1. This position performs a variety of activities in support of compliance program initiatives, with a focus on investigations and reporting, and auditing and monitoring.
   1. Researching regulatory requirements and guidance.
   2. Preparing written communications, assessment tools and formal reports.
   3. Collect, analyze, and summarize information relevant to the investigative process and scope of audits.
   4. Schedule compliance-related meetings, such as audit entrance conferences and investigative fact-gathering sessions.
   5. Organizes compliance department materials, including electronic file management and data entry into incident management and audit application(s).
   6. Assists in monitoring project timeline and resources, milestone achievements and deliverables.
   7. Assists in monitoring the completion of corrective action plan tasks and remediation activities.
   8. Assists in the compliance risk assessment process used in the development of the annual compliance department work plan.
   9. Assists with other compliance program activities and initiatives as needed.
   10. Assists with investigative and audit activities in response to third party inquiries, including government agencies and contractors.
   11. Assists in the preparation of reports detailing incident management and auditing and monitoring activities for various compliance committees.
   12. Work collaboratively with others, both inter and intra-departmentally, with a team-centered approach, while exhibiting a professional and approachable demeanor.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.