COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

Compliance Auditor

The Compliance Auditor is responsible for developing and executing audit plans based on research and regulatory guidelines and conducting internal and external audits of departments and their policies. They review programs, records, and systems to ensure adherence to regulations and to support an effective compliance program that prevents illegal, unethical, or improper conduct at the health center. Additionally, they compile and present audit findings to department leadership, assist in implementing procedural changes to resolve compliance issues, and may be reassigned duties as needed for accommodation or staffing reasons.

Essential Functions:

• Developing compliance auditing plans based on thorough research on studies conducted by government agencies and professional organizations.
• Conducting, managing, and overseeing external and internal audits for clinical departments.
• Audit departments and policies for those departments and ensure that all are following said policies, including but not limited to reviewing all relevant programs and activities affected by industry regulations, including records, reports, and software.
• Compiling reports on the results of external and internal audits and presenting these reports to the relevant supervisors and department heads.
• Assist with and implement changes in departments to address procedures and practices that are not compliant with industry regulations.

Other Functions:

• Attending educational and professional development programs to improve your job knowledge and enhance the compliance department's reputation.
• Work with the compliance team to analyze potential risks within the health center's clinical departments and its practices to avoid possible compliance issues.
• Work with the compliance team to track reported health center clinical violations and the responses and plans regarding these allegations.
• Work with the compliance team to analyze the clinical department's existing compliance records and make all necessary updates.
• Work with the compliance team in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to clinical functions.
• Work with the compliance team to develop goals and objectives related to clinical functions for the organization.
• Familiarize and comply with all CareSTL Health policies and procedures.
• Make certain all reports are made available to all the appropriate departments on time.
• Follow established guidelines for use and/or disclosure of protected health information.
• Audit and teach regulations in said departments.
• Actively participate in a variety of committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelor's degree in the relevant industry. (required)
• Completion of relevant industry-specific certification, such as a certified internal auditor (preferred)
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (this may be obtained upon hire)
• A minimum of 2-4 years related experience (required)
• An auditing experience: 2-4 years (preferred)
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Good oral and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and self-motivational skills.
• Proficient computer technical skills
• Must have Reliable Transportation
• Copy of High School Diploma/GED
• Copy of Bachelor's Degree or Official Transcript
• Current Registration with the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry
• Annual PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Customer Service/Focused
• Trustworthiness
• Collaboration & Team Work
• Accountability & Adaptability
• Attention to Details
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
• Ethics & Professionalism
• Computer Skills & Multi-Tasking
• Professionalism & Dependability
• Attendance & Punctuality

Physical and Work Environment Demands:

The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the position responsibilities. Physical demands such as the ability to walk, sit, stoop, reach, grasp, talk, and hear, etc., the employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not regularly exposed to blood and blood borne pathogens and/or physical risks. CareSTL Health will still require the employee to participate in OSHA training. The work environment for this position operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers, photocopiers, and an adding machine. The environmental/atmospheric conditions are normal office conditions, with some temporary temperature fluctuations. May work at more than one CareSTL Health's site as requested; site assignments may change periodically. This position requires occasional overnight travel, evening, and/or weekend hours.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, during normal business hours that the health center is open. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 paid holidays per year. Full benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH, we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran status, or disability status.*