*Position Summary: *Develop, implement and oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies with regard to program-related licensing standards.
*Essential Responsibilities (but not limited to) :*
* Develop, implement and oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies by Department with regard to established licensing regulations as they pertain respectively.
* Initiate development of standard operating procedures for monitoring and auditing of program performance by department.
* Lead the design of monitoring programs to ensure Consumer progress and safety.
* Identify training and educational needs regarding departmental personnel and make recommendations.
* Develop and monitor programs to ensure compliance with (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) HIPAA regulations and OPWDD, or other applicable funding entities regulations.
* Identify and rank areas at risk of non-compliance and recommend strategies to address such issues.
* Develop systems and relationships to support auditing activities in collaboration with the compliance officer; organize panels of experts to assist in reviews and analysis.
* Identify and report general compliance issues that may arise through the work process; write and revise standard operating procedures.
* Review technical publications, articles and abstracts to stay abreast of current regulations and trends, ensure appropriate actions are taken to incorporate necessary revision into workplace environment.
* Develop monthly progress reports by department, add comparisons by previous monthly report and submit to the Executive Director by the first of the following month.
* Consumer Incidents: manage, oversee appropriate documentation, report to oversight agencies as required, incidents, and conduct monthly incident review committee meetings.
* Ensure presence on site during program licensing audits, obtain information for auditors as requested and attend exit conferences.
* Answer audit deficiencies, write Plan of Corrective Action, and ensure program compliance to such plans.
* Research state regulations and compliance guidelines; and knowledgeable in best practices.
* Document quality assurance audit reports and project summaries.
* Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
*Qualifications: *Possesses at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program and have at least 3 years of related work experience.
A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 of required experience.
MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* OPWDD Quality Assurance: 2 years (Required)
* quality assurance: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person