Job Description

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Job Posting: Regional Compliance Officer

Location: Elmira, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26.45-29.00/hour depending on education and experience of candidate.

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties has offices in Elmira and Watkins Glen and is rooted in a deeply held belief in the dignity of all people. We work to reduce poverty, promote wellness and self-sufficiency, and advocate for social justice.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives.

Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

About the Role:

The Regional Compliance Officer (RCO) works in conjunction with the Chief Compliance Officer for Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester (CCDR). The RCO serves as the Chemung/Schuyler Agency Compliance Officer to provide development, oversight and monitoring of the Compliance Program. The RCO ensures service delivery compliant with applicable rules and regulations, inclusive of policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as an advocate for and oversees the compliance program and work plan on an agency level.
• Disseminates comprehensive resources, education, and training programs to support compliance and operational policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees onboarding process for all agency new staff in accordance with operational guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates and distributes compliance policies and procedures to providers and department personnel.
• Responds to issues raised by staff, departments, and the hotline, conducting investigations and reporting as appropriate in conjunction with and under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer. Review and follow up on concerns/complaints forms from various sites as needed.
• Identifies and addresses corresponding agency risk areas and conduct an annual agency Risk Assessment.
• Designs and implements of area-specific internal auditing and monitoring protocols (manual and/or electronic). Ensures on-going audits of all records are compliant with Federal, State and local agencies. Reports written findings of periodic reviews, and notes patterns/trends and recommendations/plans of corrective action to the Executive Director and the appropriate agency director.
• Adopts a proactive approach toward investigation and resolving potential compliance issues.
• Promotes adherence to applicable U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) standards by evaluating monthly OSHA checklist and responsible for implementation of OSHA specific tasks.
• Maintains the integrity and storage of current and discharged files following agency document retention policy.
• Develops, implements and updates as necessary agency policies and procedures specific to Corporate Compliance, HIPAA privacy, Incident Reporting and other policies as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, law, business, public health, or a related field (required).
• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) from HCCA or similar credentials is highly desirable.
• 3-5+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, legal, or regulatory roles.
• Experience working with HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other healthcare laws.
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) preferred, but not required
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred, but not required

Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Strong ethical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in compliance reporting and documentation.
• Leadership and ability to train staff on compliance matters.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze/ assess data, systems, and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere and independently, as position demands.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

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