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About us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Compliance Analyst

Billings Clinic (ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING)

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Shift: Fully Remote

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $25.12 - $31.40

Compliance Analyst serves as the primary focal point for all compliance related activities within one or more of the primary focus areas within compliance to include but not limited to auditing, monitoring, patient privacy, information security, billing, coding, research, conflict of interest, policy and procedure development/oversight, and the overall compliance program for Billings Clinic. Position is responsible for researching and remaining informed on related compliance regulations, laws and guidelines, implementing compliance plans, developing policies, training and auditing. Position is responsible for audits, training and orientation relative to assigned areas. Position is responsible to facilitate and/or participate in committees related to compliance. The Compliance Analyst works closely with the Corporate Compliance Officer, Research Integrity Officer, Compliance Committees, Information Services, Patient Financial Services, Coding Resources, Quality, Risk Management, Human Resources, Legal and Billings Clinic leadership groups to ensure compliance guidelines are adhered to and high-risk areas are identified and addressed. Responsible for quality of the service and all deliverables. Compliance Analyst reports to the department Manager/Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• General

  Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and Compliance Department and the seven elements of the Compliance Program.

• Policies

  Participates in the development, maintenance, communication, interpretation, education and oversight of policies, procedures and protocols in accordance with organizational Leadership, Compliance Committee, legal and/or regulatory requirements.
  Participates in the monitoring and enforcement of policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
  Provides clarity, advice and guidance on policy compliance efforts.
  Participates as a supporting member of the Policy and Procedure Review Committee.

• Structure

  Provides assistance and support to the Compliance Officer in a variety of capacities to include but not limited to:
  Participates in the development, implementation, review and evaluation of the compliance program.
  Participates in the day-to-day operations of the compliance program and pursuit of compliance objectives.
  Participates in and supports initiatives to identify risks.
  Participates in and supports initiatives to address corrective action plans for identified compliance issues.
  Participates in and/or facilitates compliance related committees, project tasks teams, and/or improvement initiatives.

• Lines of Communication

  Communicates to others in the organization about the established Billings Clinic systems in place for soliciting information and employee concerns related to Billings Clinic compliance program, compliance concerns, and compliance related questions.
  Participates in regular compliance reporting of key metrics to Board of Directors and other diverse audiences and/or committee structures to assure they are generally informed of compliance issues and developments, and with the intent of improving the prevention and/or detection of any noncompliance.
  Acts as a resource and liaison with external governmental/regulatory agency representatives to facilitate reviews and investigations or required reporting. Provides consulting support to regional Affiliate to address the same concerns.
  Participates in the development of newsletters and other tools to communicate compliance requirements.

• Auditing & Monitoring

  As part of Billings Clinic audit plan, develops an audit/review schedule and work plan. Ensures that the audit/review schedule is maintained and that recommendations and deficiencies identified in the audit/review are implemented and resolved. Monitors the effectiveness of the compliance program on a regular basis, including a comprehensive review conducted at least annually. Ensuring adequate internal controls are in place to prevent and detect significant instances or patterns of illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Audits items as identified by Billings Clinic Compliance Committee related to the OIG Work Plan and Billings Clinic risk areas.
  Arrange and coordinate internal audits for the purpose of monitoring and detecting non-compliance with applicable laws and compliance program requirements.
  Prepares reports documenting auditing findings, conclusions, suggested corrective actions, recommendations, areas of risk and communicates/reports information regularly to the Compliance Officer.
  Ensures identified non-compliance detections are fully investigated and a corrective action plan is developed and carried out. Responsible for ensure compliance is achieved and sustained.
  Acts as a project manager and ensure that appropriate timing, resources, and sequencing of work efforts are applied to create the project deliverables within a given timeframe and budget.
  Participates in the continual improvement of the Compliance Program and implements changes on an ongoing basis to improve the prevention/detection of any non-compliance, as well as changes in needs of Billings Clinic, federal laws or regulatory requirements.
  Documents corporate compliance efforts and progress made in establishing methods and/or processes to improve the efficiency and quality of services and/or to prevent or reduce vulnerability to illegal, unethical or improper conduct, fraud, abuse and waste. Reports regularly to Compliance Officer and organizational Compliance Committee.

• Responding to Reported Offenses

  Works with the Compliance Officer to ensure the development and maintenance of a structure that encourages and enables employees to report violations to the Compliance Team and/or Compliance Officer, including the effective use of a “hot line” without fear of retaliation. Ensures the system is adequately publicized.
  Works collaboratively with all members of the Compliance Team to ensure all allegations of non-compliance are fully investigated and responded to promptly. Acts as a resource and liaison for external audits, compliance reviews or investigations.
  Documents investigation efforts and progress made in establishing methods and/or processes to improve the efficiency and quality of services and/or to prevent or reduce vulnerability to illegal, unethical or improper conduct, fraud, abuse and waste. Reports regularly to Compliance Officer and organizational Compliance Committee.
  Provides assistance and consulting support for regional Affiliates.

• Discipline & Accountability

  Works collaboratively with Billings Clinic Leadership, Human Resources and Legal to ensure mechanisms are in place for disciplining instances of non-compliance appropriate to the nature and extent of the deviation, and ensure consistency in the application of the disciplinary action.
  Works with Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel to report any instances of non-compliance to external agencies and/or regulatory entities as appropriate.
  Works with Human Resources to ensure a work force with high ethical standards, including the establishment of minimum standards for conducting appropriate background and reference checks on potential employees.
  Supports the Compliance Officer, Research Integrity Officer and other members of Senior Leadership as necessary to address non-compliant behavior related to non-employed workforce members, members of the Medical Staff, contract staff, providers with privileges to practice, etc.

• Training

  Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of relevant compliance issues, laws, regulations and trends.
  Participates in the development and coordination of a multifaceted educational and training program that focuses on the elements of the Compliance Program and seeks to ensure that all employees, volunteers, affiliated professionals, contractors, to ensure awareness and understanding of policies and protocols and to mitigate risk areas.
  Participates in the assessment and prioritization of the need for training and education.
  Shares knowledge and expertise within the Compliance Team to promote cross-training, back-up and general awareness.

• Measuring Program Effectiveness

  Establishes and administers a process for documenting and tracking of all complaints, action taken, and any needed follow-up. Incorporates the use of technology and efficient work flow processes for creating documentation.
  Documents corporate compliance efforts and progress made in establishing methods and/or processes to improve the efficiency and quality of services and/or to prevent or reduce vulnerability to illegal, unethical or improper conduct, fraud, abuse and waste. Reports regularly to Compliance Director and organizational compliance committees.

• Information Systems Support

  Serves as the primary technology resource for the implementation and on-going development of compliance information systems (i.e., Compliance 360 modules, COI software, etc.). Coordinates closely with Billings Clinic Leadership, staff members, Information Services staff, key stakeholders and software vendors for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and support for business solutions and resources needed to meet business goals and objectives.
  Acts as a liaison and expert resource with the user community and software vendor to identify problems and concerns regarding the overall performance of the compliance information systems. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations and/or initiates corrective action to resolve problems with the internal functionality of the system and/or integration of information between systems. Provides the software vendor with recommendations for system enhancements, detailed information regarding technical or functionality problems and coordinates implementation of recommended fixes received.
  Provides technical support and acts as a resource responding to procedural questions regarding system functionality and technical interaction with other Billings Clinic system applications. Develops and executes plans for evaluation of the informatics solution including measurement, disseminating results, and recommending changes to the informatics system. Applies advanced designs to informatics solutions based on capabilities of software and usability principles. Provides expert analytical techniques to current work processes and data flow and develops process redesign recommendations leading to a solution and/or functional system requirements. Duties include project management and requirements gathering and analysis for strategic and/or tactical projects, system testing, conversion planning, facilitation of organizational change, coordination and performance of daily support/maintenance activities, program development for orientation/training of new users and on-going education and training for established users, branch locations, affiliate and/or managed sites, etc.

• General Duties

  Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality particularly as it relates to the processes in the areas assigned. Utilizes operational excellence tools.
  Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains/builds outside network of colleagues.
  Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
  Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. May conduct other special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

4 Year / Bachelors Degree in a related field

Experience

Two years of compliance and/or related work experience, preferred.
One year experience specific to Billings Clinic, preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

Nationally recognized certification in a related field (e.g. CHC, RHIA, RHIT, CHPC, CHPS) within 2 years of hire.
Must have a valid MT Driver License and be eligible for coverage under Billings Clinic’s insurance policy.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.