COMPLIANCE ANLYST

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

The Compliance Analyst will provide comprehensive regulatory and compliance-related audits for System departments, physicians, and other entities. Works closely with MU Health Care management and providers to identify regulatory risk areas and prioritize risks for education and ongoing monitoring, particularly in the revenue cycle areas.

SALARY RANGE $59,322 - $96,762

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plan, design, conduct, and complete reviews for coding or documentation accuracy and compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.

Plan, conduct, and complete reviews in other areas of compliance and related operations as identified in the risk assessment process.

Work closely with the revenue cycle team, physicians, and other key management personnel throughout the system to improve coding, billing, and documentation compliance.

Provide training and act as a resource to physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, administration, and other personnel on compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.

Assist with managing data, data analytics, and information systems for the Office of Corporate Compliance (OCC). Build an understanding of MU Health Care information systems, uses, and how the OCC can utilize the information for ongoing risk assessment, continuous monitoring of key controls, and data analysis.

Maintain confidentiality regarding information obtained and researched within the OCC. Promote the OCC as the resource for coding and processes to maintain compliance with the various government regulations.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in one of the following within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification:

--Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Outpatient Coding Apprentice (COC-A) by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

--Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

--Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance Ethics Professional (CCEP) by Compliance Certification Board (CCB)

--Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) by Health Ethics Trust (HET)

--Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by Missouri Board of Accountancy or another state board.

--Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

--Other coding, billing, compliance, or auditing certifications by reputable certifying agencies are acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in business or health care related field.

Work experience or certification in a clinical area.