WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In conjunction with and under the supervision of the Director of Compliance, this position has responsibility for ensuring WellPower meets (or exceeds) ongoing compliance with legal, ethical, business, and professional standards. The Compliance Specialist will work hands-on to support compliance and regulatory matters, and will handle risk and quality improvement/assurance activities to identify and resolve compliance issues and concerns. This individual supports all Compliance department operations.

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STARTING SALARY: $63,212 - $68,338/year

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower's benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://WellPower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position that will require on-site work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee external audits. Coordinate with external agencies and internal departments on documentation requests and submissions, preparation for onsite visits, and corrective action plan responses. Circulate feedback to stakeholders.
• Conduct internal audits. May include audits of electronic medical records. Determine scope, objectives, approach, and time budget. Identify risks and areas for improvement. Analyze audit findings and make recommendations to assist management in improving compliance and internal controls. Communicate audit results and recommendations in a clear and concise written report.
• Coordinate implementation of internal and external corrective action plans. Monitor progress and completion. Conduct re-audits to verify corrective actions were fully implemented and effective.
• Accesses confidential personnel information as necessary for auditors or regulatory purposes.
• Manage the development, modification, communication, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Review state and federal regulations. Synthesize the information and connect it to organizational practices and policies.
• Develop and maintain compliance databases and tracking tools.
• Manage annual facility licensing process. Review licensing regulations. Gather necessary information and documentation, and enter/upload into State software application.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 3-5 years' experience in healthcare compliance, auditing, quality, or coding, or related experience gained through working in a medical or clinical role.
• Fundamental understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations.
• Experience using an electronic health record required.
• Medical and/or clinical professionals encouraged to apply.

Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

• Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years
• Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community
• 9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more
• Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match
• Employee Resource Groups – our ERG's offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences
• Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year
• $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado
• Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs
• Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more