What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Associate position at Synergy Orthopedics?
Objective:
The Compliance Associate supports the Compliance Manager in ensuring our DME operations meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Medicare enrollment and Board of Certification (BOC) compliance. This role involves managing credentialing and re-credentialing applications for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, maintaining payer and vendor contracts, and proactively mitigating compliance risks. The Compliance Associate will also build and maintain relationships with insurance payers, streamline credentialing processes, and collaborate with clinical and sales teams to support efficient, compliant service delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Functions:
· Assist in the continued development, modification and implementation of the overall Compliance Program including our Compliance Program training, audits, investigations and the development of policies and procedures, including HIPAA Compliance.
· Responsible for reviewing and maintaining contracts to ensure they align with legal requirements and company standards.
· Review and understand complex state and federal laws, regulations and Medicare billing policies related to DMEPOS suppliers.
· Ensure Synergy consistently complies with all relevant internal policies and procedures, especially as they relate to Medicare Supplier Standards, HIPAA privacy and security, and DME licensure.
· Assist in the internal audits process
· Strategically and creatively address compliance challenges by participating in the planning, designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring the Compliance Program.
· Promote ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance integrity programs
Competencies
· Excellent organization and personal and verbal communication skills
· Ability to strategically and creatively address compliance challenges
· Knowledge of DMEPOS laws and regulations, preferred.
· Familiarity with operational, financial, and quality assurance procedures and regulations
· Ability to use independent judgement and discretion
· Problem solving skills and techniques
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Legal Support and Services, or a related field
· 1 year experience working within a healthcare organization
· Proficient in Microsoft Office
About Synergy Orthopedics
Synergy Orthopedics is a dynamic, rapidly growing Third Party Biller of Orthopedic Bracing, Prosthetics, TENS Units and Rehabilitation products focused on serving Patients and Physicians in the PA, NJ, DE, MD, NC and NY State areas for a wide range of Orthopedic and Podiatric rehabilitation and surgical needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000