Compliance Specialist

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At Vynca our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home.

The Compliance Specialist supports the organizations healthcare compliance and quality programs and ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state laws regulations and regulatory guidance. This role works closely with the Vice President of Compliance to operationalize the compliance program monitor regulatory and quality-related risk and promote a culture of ethical conduct and continuous improvement. The Compliance Specialist must demonstrate strong knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements including OIG and DOJ Compliance Program Guidance and enforcement activities and remain current on evolving regulatory and quality expectations while supporting both operational compliance activities quality initiatives and leadership decision-making.

This is a critical role that we are looking to fill as soon as possible.

At this time we are only considering applicants in the following states: Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Nevada North Carolina Oregon Texas Utah and Washington with a preference for applicants based in the Pacific Time Zone.

Compliance Program Support

• Support the design implementation and ongoing maintenance of the organizations healthcare compliance program in alignment with OIG and DOJ Compliance Program Guidance.

• Assist in operationalizing the seven elements of an effective compliance program including policies and procedures training monitoring auditing reporting and enforcement.

• Serve as a key resource to internal stakeholders on compliance-related questions and issues providing guidance to translate regulatory requirements into actionable organizational practices.

Quality Program Support

• Support compliance and quality oversight for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Palliative Care programs in alignment with federal state and payer requirements.

• Monitor regulatory and contractual requirements while tracking evolving guidance impacting program operations care delivery and documentation standards.

• Conduct audits monitoring and QAPI activities including metric tracking trend analysis and support for corrective action plans.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to address compliance risks support audit readiness and integrate quality and compliance standards into program workflows.

Regulatory Monitoring & Risk Management

• Monitor federal and state healthcare laws and regulations including but not limited to Anti-Kickback Statute Stark Law False Claims Act HIPAA and applicable state healthcare regulations.

• Track DOJ and OIG enforcement actions advisory opinions special fraud alerts and compliance guidance and assess applicability to organizational operations.

• Conduct compliance risk assessments and help identify document and address compliance risks including fraud waste and abuse (FWA) enforcement trends government oversight and internal audits.

• Support regulatory change management by tracking new or updated laws regulations and enforcement trends including monitoring requirements for potential new markets as the organization expands.

Auditing Monitoring & Investigations

• Assist with compliance audits monitoring activities and reviews to assess adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Support internal investigations related to potential compliance concerns including documentation issue tracking and corrective action plans.

• Coordinate responses to compliance inquiries audits and regulatory requests as directed by Compliance Leadership.

• Maintain investigation and audit documentation in accordance with DOJ and OIG standards and expectations.

Training Education & Communication

• Assist in developing and delivering compliance training and education programs for employees contractors and leadership.

• Promote awareness of compliance reporting mechanisms and non-retaliation standards.

• Draft compliance communications guidance documents and policy updates and support implementation of compliance guidance into day-to-day operations.

General Duties

• Maintain organized audit-ready records.

• Collaborate with internal departments to streamline workflows and improve regulatory preparedness.

• Stay informed on state and federal regulatory requirements

• Support ad-hoc compliance and quality initiatives including policy updates audits and corrective action implementation as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration Compliance Legal Studies Business or a related field OR equivalent healthcare compliance experience.

• 2 years of experience in healthcare compliance regulatory affairs audit or a related role.

• Working knowledge of healthcare compliance laws and regulations at the federal and state level.

• Familiarity with healthcare enforcement trends and OIG/DOJ Compliance Program Guidance and enforcement priorities.

• Experience supporting quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives audits or quality monitoring activities.

• Strong analytical organizational and documentation skills.

• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to analyze regulations and translate them into practical guidance.

• High ethical standards and sound judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

• Ability to assess operational compliance gaps and make risk-based decisions.

Preferred

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or similar compliance certification.

• Experience supporting compliance audits investigations or regulatory examinations.

• Knowledge of CMS regulations and reimbursement compliance.

• Experience with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Palliative Care programs or similar care management models within Medicaid or managed care environments.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing telehealth and digital health services including licensure scope of practice reimbursement and virtual care delivery models.

• Experience supporting compliance programs for high-growth multi-state healthcare organizations including scalable regulatory frameworks and state-level compliance analysis.

• Knowledge of digital health regulatory considerations including data privacy and remote patient monitoring.

• The hiring process for this role may consist of applying followed by a phone screen online assessment(s) interview(s) an offer and background/reference checks.

• Background Screening: A background check which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role will be required prior to employment.

• Job Description Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities duties and responsibilities not listed herein.

• Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient client or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved.

• Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: At Vynca Inc. we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value all applicants regardless of race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other protected group under federal state or local law.

• Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements: Works with Vynca patients/clients remotely and/or in-person. Successfully performs the essential duties and responsibilities of the position through the use of physical activities as described below:

  • Regularly requires sitting standing walking talking use of hands listening and observing.

  • Regularly requires working at a computer for an entire shift (with appropriate breaks).

  • Regularly requires use of laptop and video-conferencing technology.

  • Occasionally requires reaching stooping bending kneeling and lifting items weighing 25 pounds or less.

  • Occasional travel may be required to perform job duties attend training or company events.

Required Experience:

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