(Contract 3 Months)

This position is responsible for assisting and participating in the implementation and operation of the day-to-day management of the company’s Compliance Program and ensuring that this program is designed to meet the latest legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the company’s lines of business. The Compliance Generalist will perform a variety of duties centered on compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; internal policies and procedures; accepted business practices; ethical standards; and contractual obligations. This position will assist the Compliance Manager in the ongoing progression and maintenance of the company’s compliance operations and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties; respects patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
•  Active participation, input, and support in the daily functional requirements of the organization's Compliance Program.
•  Secures and ensures each pharmacy and or nursing facility is properly and continuously licensed by the state board of the profession, Drug Enforcement Administration, state controlled substance registration, state home health agency or other     regulatory body as applicable.
•  Assist with contract management, including reviewing, revising and ensure agreements are executed and properly stored.
•  Researches state board regulations and requirements (inspections, triggers, signage requirements, label requirements, etc.)
•  Monitors expiration of each license and works in conjunction with each facility to timely process each renewal application. Includes both resident-state licenses as well as nonresident licenses. Maintains copies of each license within company files.
•  Applies for/obtains pharmacy National Council for Prescription Drug Programs numbers, DEA licenses, state, country, and/or city business license for new locations.
•  Interprets policies and procedures to maintains proper file compliance.
•  Teaches file compliance to all levels of staff and keep them current with any and all changes.
•  Works in partnership with managers to achieve realistic deadlines.
•  Helps create, maintain, and revise compliance policies and procedures. Works with other departments to keep their policies and procedures up to date. Drafts or recommends updates to policies and procedures.
•  Assists in the development of educational and training presentations/modules. Coordinates training needs and objectives with the appropriate department.
•  Conducts internal audits. May include audits of electronic medical records. Determines scope, objectives, approach, and time budget. Identifies risks and areas for improvement. Analyzes audit findings. Communicates audit results and recommendations in a clear and concise report.
•  Oversees external audits. Coordinates with external agencies and internal departments on documentation requests and submissions, prepares for audit onsite visits, and corrective action plan responses. Circulates feedback to stakeholders.
•  Assists with the development and maintenance of forms, notices, and associated materials to reflect organizational processes as well as compliance.
•  Maintains logs of compliance inquiries and activities. Tracks research and disposition of compliance issues. May be asked to research and respond to routine compliance questions.
•  Assists with monitoring activities for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures.
•  Provides guidance and assistance to acquisition and transition teams regarding facility licensure processing time, filing requirements, etc.
•  Responsible for Board of Pharmacy applications and correspondence, including new, change of ownership, Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) change applications required by applicable BOP of which the pharmacy is licensed.
•  Monitors communication avenues (e.g., compliance hotline, emails). May be asked to respond, assist with investigations, or provide follow up.
•  Builds, develops, and maintains strong business relationships with colleagues on team and business and technology partners.
•  Performs special duties, projects, and research as assigned.
•  Shares knowledge gained with other staff members and works as a team.
•  Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
•  Performs other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

•  Strong written, communication, and research skills. 
•  Working knowledge of compliance terminology, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
•  Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytic, critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
•  Ability to work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results.
•  Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace.
•  Strong computer skills.
•  Knowledge in the use of Microsoft applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.
• Experience in healthcare compliance preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in an office setting, with at least 2 of those years in a healthcare environment.