What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Officer position at Long Island Select Healthcare Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
About Company :
Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m.
LISH is a forward-thinking, community-oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role plays a critical part in maintaining organizational integrity by implementing compliance strategies, risk management processes, and contract oversight. The Compliance Officer collaborates closely with the senior leadership team to develop, implement, and monitor compliance initiatives, ensuring the organization meets the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Lead and chair the Compliance Committee, ensuring effective oversight and implementation of compliance policies.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive FQHC Compliance Program in alignment with Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act and HRSA’s Health Center Program Compliance Manual.
- Oversee and manage contract compliance, risk management, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including but not limited to HIPAA, 340B, HRSA and OSHA.
- Establish, maintain, and update essential compliance policies, including but not limited to HIPAA, Safety, 340B, Risk Management, and Emergency Preparedness.
- Design and implement an annual audit plan targeting high-risk areas such as billing, coding, documentation, HIPAA, investigations, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, grants management, and revenue protection.
- Conduct annual HIPAA risk assessments, ensuring compliance with Security Rule administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
- Develop and enforce employee compliance training programs, ensuring all staff members receive legally mandated and policy-required training.
- Oversee the monitoring and tracking of critical compliance requirements including employee attestations, performance evaluations, incident reporting, onboarding, CME and tuition reimbursement requests, and other policy requirements.
- Investigate and document incidents, escalating significant matters to the Chief Executive Officer as needed.
- Ensure effective compliance assessments of employees, clinical staff, and contractors by regularly reviewing the National Practitioner Data Bank, state licensure records, HHS-OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals / Entities, and GSA’s debarred parties list.
- Maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards by assessing staff competencies and addressing any compliance deficiencies.
- Manage the organization’s risk management program, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks.
- Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies for audits or to address compliance-related matters.
- Effectively fulfill responsibilities of the organization’s Safety Officer, ensuring safety protocols, drills, and emergency preparedness plans are up to date and effectively implemented.
- Maintain compliance related to organizational policies, including updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with senior leadership team.
- Coordinates and manages legal advice and expenses of external counsel for the organization.
- Appropriately delegate contracts to internal or external subject matter experts when appropriate. Assist with negotiating with vendors to ensure favorable contracts for Long Island Select Healthcare.
- Ensure finance approves each contract, when necessary, and signatories review, approve, and sign all contracts.
- Ensure proper documentation, approval, and storage of contracts.
- Partner with Finance to ensure compliance in benefits selection and administration, FMLA, disability claims, COBRA, and workers’ compensation.
- Review job descriptions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Regularly review and update the Compliance Manual, Annual Compliance Plan, and Annual Compliance Report in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Develop system of reporting compliance policy changes to the CEO
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES :
This position is a critical component in safeguarding the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of the organization. The Compliance Officer must demonstrate expertise, discretion, and leadership to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and organizational success.
