Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job conducts program management of compliance-related projects conducted by assigned business owners (e.g., compliance analysts, senior compliance analysts, management, etc.) across all states and applicable departments for any type of regulatory requirement that is or may be applicable to the organization, as well as delegation oversight requirements across all applicable regulatory requirements.  Maintains subject matter knowledge and expertise to educate and direct business owners on reviewer expectations to support compliance with current, new, and/or revised standards and guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to identify potential business impacts/compliance gaps across the organization and collaborates with and/or directs business owners on the development of solutions to mitigate risk. Reviews documentation developed by business owners to support compliance on an ongoing basis to ensure continuous audit preparedness.  Represents the organization with external stakeholders (e.g., CMS, NCQA, BCBSA, state regulatory agencies, etc.) on regulatory requirement related matters.  Project management of business owners within department for regulatory  compliance-related tasks. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance:  Review and interpret all new/revised requirements; identify potential impacts for the organization and/or business units; communicate information to applicable business owners/ management; complete gap analyses to identify actions required to support compliance; obtain input/direction from accrediting body/external consultant (as needed); and approve actions recommended by business units.Program Management:  Direct business owners and management across the organization on all aspects of regulatory requirements /delegation oversight. From a delegation oversight perspective:  determination that delegation exists, agreement language, ongoing monitoring requirements, centralized reporting, and remediation options. Project Management:  Manage department-specific projects  to support ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements by:  developing and implementing work plans, obtaining status updates, reviewing outcomes, recommending changes (as needed), and working with the applicable business owner on finalization.Consulting:  Provide ongoing direction and support to business owners and management on compliance matters from a reviewer perspective, and coordinate queries to external stakeholders/consultant to resolve complex issues.Auditing:   Review all documents submitted to support compliance with requirements and provide feedback to business owners; coordinate and participate with the internal audit process; develop, implement, and monitor Plans of Correction (as needed); and communicate results to management.Training:   Develop training materials; identify scope of training (individuals and/or business units); schedule training sessions; and conduct training.Contract Management:  Maintain contracts with external bodies (as applicable); identify potential instances of material changes; obtain legal opinion; and report.Governance:  Chair/facilitate workgroups to ensure that compliance-related matters are reported as required, direction/input is received from applicable subject matter experts, and that adequate documentation is maintained of these discussions; develop/monitor reporting matrices; compile and present reports; and audit documentation.Special Projects:   As assigned by management.Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in  Finance, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Pre-Law, or Accounting  

Substitutions

6 years of relevant work experience

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Required

5-10 years of progressive experience in compliance, public policy, government affairs, project management, healthcare operations, law, auditing, or managed care

Preferred

Working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and guidelines and/or requirementsExperience interpreting regulations, assessing impacts, implementing processes to enhance compliance, and auditing resultsExperience drafting/monitoring corrective action plansExperience interacting with external regulatory representatives

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex prioritiesDemonstrated ability to work independently and take initiativeDemonstrated ability to meet compliance deadlines

Language Requirement (other than English)

None

Travel Required

0% - 25%

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Does this role supervise/manage other employees?          

No

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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