Clinical Compliance Program ManagerWellSky • Baton Rouge, LA, US

Clinical Compliance Program Manager

WellSky • Baton Rouge, LA, US

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Clinical Compliance Expert

This job is responsible for ensuring compliance with WellSky's Utilization Management and Quality Improvement Program by serving as a clinical expert on state and federal regulations. The scope of this job includes analyzing and presenting data to establish best practices across post-acute health care settings, including LTACHs, IRFs, SNFs, and Home Health facilities.

We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Key Responsibilities :

Facilitate activities related to performance measurement and outcomes, ensure the organization meets CMS, NCQA, and other regulatory standards, stay updated on relevant regulatory changes, and support their integration into practices.
Comply with state, federal, and organizational standards by assisting in the development and enforcement of policies aligned with Utilization Management and Quality Improvement Program requirements.
Complete and successfully submit CMS reports : ODAG, Part C, Reopening, and Complaints and Grievance Reports.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with Operational teams.
Conduct regular compliance audits based on CMS UM standards for expedited, standard and other case statuses.
Develop and guide the implementation of internal audit protocols in compliance with CMS regulations and NCQA standards, and contribute to the consistency of clinical documentation and decision-making processes.
Generate and validate reports to monitor performance and compliance across health plan contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with requirements.
Prepare for regulatory, accreditation, and contractual audits, and contribute to the remediation and documentation of audit findings.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

At least 4-6 years relevant work experience

Advanced working knowledge of CMS UM audits. At minimum, 2-3 years of compliance experience focused on CMS and health plan audits.

At minimum, 1-2 years of implementing CMS final rule changes and managing change management of processes.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Active, unrestricted license : RN, PT, OT or SLP, with a bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience that includes pertinent clinical experience and advanced working knowledge of CMS standards and guidelines.

Experience with NCQA audits.

Must be able to prioritize, plan and handle multiple tasks and demands simultaneously, with competing deadlines.

Excellent in manipulating and sorting data for analytics and reporting.

Prior experience owning client compliance SLAs and ensuring success in meeting SLA requirements.

Job Expectations :

Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed.

Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information.

Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time.

WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.

Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky :

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health benefits through TelaDoc

Prescription drug coverage

Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

100% vested 401(K) retirement plans

Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

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