Healthcare Grant Compliance Specialist II

Volkert Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + EMP:

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability &

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Healthcare Grant Compliance Specialist Level 2 to support the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program in Birmingham, AL. This role focuses on ensuring grant files, documentation, reimbursement records, and processes meet federal, state, and program requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CMS regulations, Medicare/Medicaid-funded programs, and grants management, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in grants compliance, healthcare operations, program monitoring, reimbursement review, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, CMS-funded programs, or grant-funded healthcare initiatives preferred.
• Strong understanding of documentation standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review grant-funded program files, supporting documentation, and reimbursement requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensure expenditures, activities, and documentation align with grant agreements, program policies, and applicable federal/state regulations.
• Verify eligibility, enrollment, provider participation, and required supporting records prior to approval or processing.
• Monitor compliance with CMS, state Medicaid, and other applicable funding requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, or missing documentation and issue corrective action recommendations.
• Track compliance findings, recurring issues, corrective actions, and trends.
• Support preparation for audits, desk reviews, monitoring visits, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with program staff, providers, and leadership to resolve compliance issues and documentation gaps.
• Assist in developing internal controls, compliance procedures, and monitoring tools.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive healthcare information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare Admin degree

Tools

CMS programs

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Healthcare Grant Compliance Specialist Level 2 to support the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program in Birmingham, AL. This role focuses on ensuring grant files, documentation, reimbursement records, and processes meet federal, state, and program requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CMS regulations, Medicare/Medicaid-funded programs, and grants management, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.