PACE Compliance Analyst I

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Compliance Manager, the Compliance Analyst I supports compliance initiatives for San Diego PACE. The Compliance Analyst I is responsible for facilitating Compliance Program tasks, researching & translating regulatory requirements, and investigating & mitigating non-compliance activities. The staff will work closely with PACE management on compliance issues and assist with resolving immediate needs as applicable.

• This position may need to travel to designated San Diego PACE facility locations and/or San Diego PACE contractor sites to assist with compliance initiatives. 

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Under the direct supervision of the PACE Compliance Manager, the Compliance Analyst I will facilitate PACE’s Compliance Program and tracking associated compliance activities.
• Supports regulatory compliance audit preparation, including health center site visits.
• Facilitates internal and external audit initiatives.
• Facilitates compliance oversight efforts related to contractors, including conducting onsite or virtual contractor site visits and administering Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) as directed by management.  
• Investigates and analyzes compliance issues.
• Researches and translates legal and regulatory requirements/ issues into terms readily understood by management, line, and clinical personnel. PC, standard software, email, and internet-based legal and regulatory research are required.
• Ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority, leading to the desired support of actions by others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires well-developed skills in meeting timeliness, flexibility, and attention-to-detail.
• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated skills in verbal communication and listening. Excellent writing skills.
• Assist the compliance team in developing and supporting an ethical culture at SYHealth, including increasing awareness of compliance issues among management and employees and encouraging a culture where employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strict and competing deadlines.
• Identify and maintain the organization's information privacy policies and procedures.  
• Performs other regulatory compliance activities and monitoring initiatives as assigned by PACE Compliance Manager.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):

• 1 or more years of experience performing compliance duties, preferably in a healthcare compliance program.
• Minimum one year of experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent flexibility and adaptation skills.

Experience Preferred:

• Ability to communicate and cooperative effectively with team members.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Spanish oral communication skills preferred.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft OneNote.

Equipment Used:

• Computers, phones, copy machines and fax machines and other office equipment.

Software Programs:

• Compliatric, Epic, FairWarning, QuickCAP.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This is a regular, full-time position.
• Flexibility in schedule to meet project deadlines.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Noisy.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient dexterity to effectively operate a computer keyboard and other related peripherals.
• Occasional travel (up to ~30%) as required.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include an I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, a complete application, new hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.