Clinical Compliance Officer

Job Title

Clinical Compliance Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Risk Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.   

What we want 

The Compliance Officer III position is responsible for monitoring, developing, executing, facilitating, and overseeing clinical compliance programs with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance with own internal and external policies and procedures. Providing compliance expertise for clinical activities as they relate to the standard of care, physician and provider credentialing, insurance payor credentialing and reimbursements, safe practices, controlled substances, sterilization practices, OIG, CDC guidelines, accreditation, and other industry standards.
 

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of related experience in administering compliance programs and/or activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and/or administering centralized compliance programs.

• Experience in an academic setting or environment.

• Advanced or graduate degree in an applicable field.

• Prefer some License or Certification: CPCO, CHC, CMOM, CHCO, Certified Coder

• Program implementation and management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Monitoring Program

• Performs onsite inspections to assure appropriate clinical compliance. 

• Conducts assessments of patient care areas and monitors OIG compliance, charting and coding, and clinical activities to enhance compliance. 

• Prepares reports and maintains records of clinical compliance inspections documenting discrepancies and corrective actions, as necessary. 

• Provides support to ensure correction of related violations, inadequacies, objectives, and programs

• Review Patient incidents and coordinate to ensure proper recording and record management.

• Assist in monitoring Peer Review programs for clinical departments.

• Assist in coordinating and routing adequate responses to Subpoenas and licensure complaints

• Supports the Clinical Walkthrough Assessment Program in establishing compliance coordination among HSC Clinical Operations, the College of Medicine, and the College of