Facilitate activities related to performance measurement and outcomes
Ensure the organization meets CMS, NCQA, and other regulatory standards
Stay updated on relevant regulatory changes, and support their integration into practices
Comply with state, federal, and organizational standards by assisting in the development and enforcement of policies aligned with Utilization Management and Compliance requirements
Complete and successfully submit CMS reports: ODAG, Part C, Reopening, and Complaints and Grievance Reports
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with Operational teams
Conduct regular compliance audits based on CMS UM standards for expedited, standard and other case statuses
Develop and guide the implementation of internal audit protocols in compliance with CMS regulations and NCQA standards
Contribute to the consistency of clinical documentation and decision-making processes
Generate and validate reports to monitor performance and compliance across health plan contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with requirements
Prepare for regulatory, accreditation, and contractual audits
Contribute to the remediation and documentation of audit findings
Perform other job duties as assigned
Requirements
At least 4-6 years relevant work experience
Advanced working knowledge of CMS UM audits
At minimum, 2-3 years of compliance experience focused on CMS and health plan audits
At minimum, 1-2 years of implementing CMS final rule changes and managing change management of processes
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Active, unrestricted license: RN, PT, OT or SLP, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience that includes pertinent clinical experience and advanced working knowledge of CMS standards and guidelines
Experience with NCQA audits
Must be able to prioritize, plan and handle multiple tasks and demands simultaneously, with competing deadlines
Excellent in manipulating and sorting data for analytics and reporting
Prior experience owning client compliance SLAs and ensuring success in meeting SLA requirements
Benefits
Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits