Compliance Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompliance TechnicianDepartment: Quality, Compliance & PrivacyProgram: Quality, Compliance & PrivacyReports to: Compliance and Privacy ManagerSupervises: N/AEmployment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 WeeksPreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryAt the direction of the Compliance and Privacy Manager, the Compliance Technician is responsible for supporting Tribal compliance with mandated audits, surveys, and to help investigate and resolve compliance-related grievances and incident reports. In addition, the Compliance Technician shall help ensure that staff are familiar with the compliance and grievance processes.Essential FunctionsAssists Compliance and Privacy Manager with gathering, preparing, and reviewing internal and external audit materialsAssists with auditing internal billing, documentation, and/or organizational processes and provides findings and feedback to involved departments and relevant leadership as neededUtilizes responses from surveys, complaints, and suggestions to provide a data-focused framework for implementing change in alignment with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Mission, Vision, and Values. Reports and educates clinics/programs regarding changes in standards and/or performance below standardsCommunicates obstacles to the Compliance & Privacy Manager in a timely mannerSeeks out additional learning opportunities to continue to develop technical and professional skillsEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsSedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are metPhysical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)Pushing or PullingRepetitive MotionOSHA CategoriesCategory III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aidTravelLocalIn-StateOut-of-StateQualificationsEducationAssociate's Degree in a Healthcare or Business related field, or a combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degreeExperienceOne (1) year experience in healthcare, revenue cycle, compliance, operations, law, quality assurance, or data managementPreferredKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesKnowledge of coding and billing practices in healthcareKnowledge of auditing practices in a healthcare fieldKnowledge of Medicaid and National healthcare compliance regulations and practicesKnowledge of healthcare compliance and quality assurance practices and principlesWorking knowledge of complaints and grievance processesLicense/CertificationMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy or obtain within 90 days of hireSpecial SkillsProven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedulesStrong oral and written communications skillsStrong data management skillsExperience with standard business documents (e.g. contract language, grants)Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain within 90 daysConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyExperience with the use of Survey Monkey or survey developmentThis position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Created: 2025-05-01