Quality & Compliance Specialist Canton, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Canton+NY+USA+13617) • Quality Assurance and Corporate Compliance Job Type Full-time Description Reports to:Quality and Compliance Manager Rate of Pay:$20.10 - $23.23 Work schedule:Monday - Friday, weekdays Position Summary:Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and daily operations of agency-wide quality and compliance programs. Assists the Quality & Compliance Manager in executing the Quality Management Program and work plan, as well as assists in quality and regulatory compliance initiatives, including UDS, CQL initiatives, Patient/Person Satisfaction, and OPWDD DQI. Primary Responsibilities: + Assists in the implementation of the organization’s Quality Improvement Plan and participates in Workgroup meetings. + Participates in Bi-weekly Quality Workgroup meetings. + Attends other meetings as needed. + Audits/monitors policies and procedures and issues corrective actions as needed. + Perform audits related to compliant billing, fire drills, personal finances, medication records, and other identified areas. + Creates corrective actions based on findings of the audits. + Sends corrective actions/plans of corrective actions to the responsible department managers. + Works with staff to ensure plans are adjusted as needed. + Assists with the enforcement of the Quality Assurance Plan and Corporate Compliance work plan. + Ensures departments stay informed of relevant regulatory updates. + Stays current on regulations and standards through the use of websites, email list services, training programs, webinars, and conferences. + Provides updates on regulatory changes to the Quality and Compliance Manager as they occur. + Performs other duties as requested. Requirements + 1. High school diploma or equivalent required. + 2. Associate’s degree in healthcare field preferred and/or 1+ years’ experience in healthcare and/or quality initiatives preferred. + 3. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of database management principles essential. + 4. Strong organizational, computer and information management skills. + 5. Knowledge of eClinicalWorks & eVero electronic medical records preferred. + 6. NYS Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle for business use. + 7. Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS + Sedentary work; ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. + Excellent hand eye coordination. + Ability to sit for long periods of time. + Ability to tolerate extensive exposure to computer monitor/screen. + Ability to tolerate extensive use of computer keyboard. + Ability to travel frequently between agency locations. Benefits: Cerebral Palsy Association / Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays. Salary Description $20.10 - $23.23