Compliance Coordinator

CareSouth Medical & Dental; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSouth Medical & Dental in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Compliance Assistant to support audits, data gathering, and training development, under the Compliance Officer. You will help the agency meet regulatory obligations and strengthen internal controls.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook. You will collaborate with teams, prepare reports for regulators, and contribute to policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years' experience in a Compliance role.
• Strong written and verbal communication; professional ethics.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of multitasking under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.
• Carry out the meaning of CSMD Mission and Vision statements.
• Practice a culture of safety to reduce risk by utilizing Risk Management and other Plans.
• Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance and patient outcomes.
• Be present and ready for work as scheduled.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and community events as assigned.
• Assist with collecting and evaluating data; and reports for regulatory bodies.
• Assist with revising Compliance Program material to meet changing needs.
• Help manage compliance issues received via email, phone and/or in person.
• Educate workforce on compliance matters (policies, HRSA manuals, procedures).
• Assist with compliance risk assessment training.
• Assist with document requests and program requirements.
• Audit and monitor data, systems, and processes for compliance.
• Study and gain expertise in government regulatory requirements.
• Collect internal compliance data and analyze to identify issues.
• Apply and interpret audit and compliance requirements for various departments.
• Support departments in correcting compliance issues.
• Participate in committees and interpret regulations to resolve issues.
• Assist in policy, protocol, forms creation and updates.
• Report findings to management.
• Assist with Emergency Management and Preparedness tasks.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and other safety policies.
• Follow federal, state, and local policies related to health and safety.
• Assist with data gathering for legal purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

SUMMARY: Assist Compliance Program with audits/reviews, creating assessment and training tools; gathering data and compiling findings; and providing Compliance related training to CSMD's workforce. Works under the supervision of CareSouth's Compliance Officer to help the agency meet and exceed regulatory obligations.

WHAT TYPE OF PERSON WILL DO WELL IN THIS POSITION?

• Learns quickly
• Takes initiative
• Takes ownership of projects
• Maintains accountability
• Comfortable speaking with all team members, including leadership, in person or virtually
• Exceptional skills in Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Appreciates and respects policies and procedures
• Thinks critically and synthesizes information

Primary Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.
• Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and Vision statements.
• Practice a culture of safety to reduce or prevent risk of injury, claims, loss, or liability by utilizing the Risk Management, the Infection Control Plan and other Management Plans.
• Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Be present and ready for work as scheduled.
• Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings, and community events as assigned.
• Work cohesively with team members.
• Assist the Compliance Officer/Compliance Manager with the collection and evaluation of written data; and reports for regulatory bodies.
• As necessary, assist with revising Compliance Program material to meet changing needs of the organization.
• Help manage compliance issues received via email, phone and/or in person when needed.
• Appropriately answer questions and educate workforce on compliance matters (e.g., internal policies and procedures, organization and HRSA Compliance Manual(s), Operational Procedures, HRSA Program Requirements, and other regulatory requirements, etc.)
• Assist with compliance risk assessment training.
• As needed, assist with document requests, procedure changes, and other CareSouth projects.
• Audit and monitor data, systems, and processes for compliance to policies, regulations, and laws in accordance with established procedures.
• Study and gain expertise in legal requirements at all government levels regarding compliance related issues regarding CareSouth activities.
• Collect internal compliance data and analyzes it to identify potential issues.
• Apply and interpret audit and compliance requirements for various departments.
• When required, provide support to departments in correcting compliance issues.
• As needed, participate in various company technical committees, and assist in interpreting regulations to resolve organizational and operations' issues and attend staff meetings.
• Assist as required, in the creation, review, management, and implementation of internal policies, protocols, forms and tools and program requirements established by the agencies that regulate CareSouth operations.
• Report findings to management as required.
• Assist with Emergency Management and Preparedness tasks and assignments .
• Ensures adherence to organization, OSHA and other designated governing bodies related to workplace safety.
• Follows established federal, state, and local policies, procedures and programs relating to health and safety in the workplace.
• As required, assist with data gathering and analysis for legal purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care, Business, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years' experience in a Compliance role (essential).
• Confident, professional, and self-motivated with a keen interest in the ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in healthcare.
• Working knowledge of compliance issues.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Outstanding presentation, writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with superior problem-solving skills
• Ability to foster strong professional relationships.
• Ability to multitask, manage and prioritize work.
• Works comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently after receiving instructions.
• Highly computer literate. Microsoft Office competency.
• Possess reliable transportation and willing to travel as required.

SUPERVISES

• N/A

TRAINING

• Relias Track A Non-Clinical
• Relias CareSouth Onboarding

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPE

• Administrative and Programmatic

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity - always
• Hand - eye coordination - always
• Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs.,
• Pushing, Pulling - sometimes
• Sitting - extended periods of time
• Stooping, Bending, and Standing - sometimes
• Walking- frequent; short distances
• Manual Dexterity - fine motor skills for typing; document handling

Work Environment

• Indoor, environmentally controlled
• Exposure to disease or infections
• No vibrations
• Exposure to artificial and/or natural light
• Exposure to outdoor weather elements