Quality and Compliance Consultant (Northeastern Indiana)

The Quality and Compliance Consultant plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Quality and Compliance Consultant in the implementation and management of quality improvement and compliance initiatives within the healthcare organization. This position will be assigned to one of two regional areas: Northern Region (Northwest and Northeast) and Southern Region (Southeast and Allen County) who will work closely with clinical teams department leadership and other stakeholders. This position will identify areas for improvement ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and promote a culture of continuous quality enhancement. The role requires strong attention to detail an understanding of healthcare regulations and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to drive quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

*Must be located in Indiana*

Duties/Responsibilities:

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Conduct regular proactive audits across clinical and operational areas within the assigned region (Northern or Southern) ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations organizational policies and industry standards.
• Monitor adherence to healthcare regulations including HIPAA CMS and other applicable local state and federal requirements for assigned regions. Identify areas of noncompliance and work collaboratively with department leadership to implement corrective actions. Assist in preparing for and supporting the organization during state DMHA audits regulatory surveys and certification processes (e.g. The Joint Commission CMS HRSA site visit).
• Support the Senior Quality and Compliance Consultant in the development execution and followup of corrective action plans for compliance gaps or quality improvement opportunities identified during audits surveys or routine monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams department leadership and other stakeholders to identify quality and compliance issues and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collect analyze and report data on key quality metrics patient outcomes regulatory compliance and privacy incidents.
• Follow up on survey findings and ensure that corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner within assigned regions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training materials and educational sessions on compliance privacy and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote awareness of regulations and compliance standards among staff within assigned regions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of audit findings corrective action plans and performance improvement efforts.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders on the status of quality and compliance activities within the assigned regions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates commitment to and practices in line with Bowen Healths core values of respect integrity mission and stewardship.
• Ability to generate reports identify trends and implement processes that increase and improve regional quality and compliance with a dedicated focus to improving patient care.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Able to exhibit a high level of critical thinking and professionalism.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and results driven environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with outpatient office leaders fostering trust and commitment to organizational goals for quality privacy and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in business nursing public health or other health related discipline required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare quality setting.
• Certificate or Professional License: Prefer certification in a healthcare quality related discipline i.e. CPHQ RHIA RHIT RN LPN CCP etc.
• Valid drivers license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks
• Must be a minimum 21 years of age.

As a StateOftheArt Healthcare Organization and a Federal Contractor Agency we require allindividuals who join Team Bowen to receive a flu shot and TB test to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. There are options for exemption applications but approval is not always guaranteed.

Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws including the ADA and OSHA regulations and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.

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