Regulatory Consultant, Healthcare (EHR and Compliance)

In Summary...

We are seeking a Regulatory Consultant to join our team and work with healthcare providers, including Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH), behavioral health facilities, long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals, and rehabilitation therapy hospitals. This client-facing role will be focused on ensuring that our clients are successfully meeting their regulatory obligations under a variety of CMS programs and other federal healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare administration or regulatory compliance, with a focus on CMS Conditions of Participation, Promoting Interoperability, Clinical Quality Measures, the Cures Act, and other key healthcare regulations.

What You Will Do...

• Regulatory Compliance Guidance: advise clients on their regulatory obligations, ensuring they are compliant with CMS Conditions of Participation, CCHIT, Clinical Quality Measures, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activities, JCAHO/HBIPS, USCDI, the Cures Act, and any other relevant programs.
• Client Engagement: conduct monthly meetings with clients regulatory owners to assess compliance status, identify risks, and recommend actions to maintain or improve their regulatory standing.
• Quarterly Executive Briefings: provide strategic updates to the clients executive team, offering a comprehensive overview of their regulatory posture and action plans.
• Reporting Participation: assist clients in understanding their participation requirements for federal reporting programs (e.g., QualityNet, HARP) and ensure they meet all program measures and deadlines.
• Risk Management Mitigation: work proactively with clients to mitigate risk, including minimizing hardship exemptions and ensuring timely submission of required attestation documents.
• Consultative Recommendations: provide actionable recommendations to improve compliance and operational efficiency, helping facilities successfully navigate regulatory challenges.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: partner with Product Management, Implementation, and Support teams to ensure client needs are met and to keep up-to-date with changes to EHR systems, reporting requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Service Offerings: work with Sales and Account Management teams on developing and selling regulatory service offerings.
• Documentation Tracking: maintain detailed records of client engagements, compliance status, and any issues or solutions discussed. Track progress on action items and compliance goals.
  
  

Background And Skills You Will Bring...

• Education: Bachelors degree in healthcare administration, regulatory compliance, or a related field; or an RN with regulatory compliance certification (e.g., Certified CMS Compliance Professional (CCMSP).
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, healthcare administration, or a related field, preferably with experience in Critical Access Hospitals, LTACs, or other specialized healthcare settings.
• Technical Skills: Strong familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and healthcare compliance tools such as QualityNet and HARP. Experience with CMS reporting programs is a plus.
• Certifications: Regulatory compliance certifications (e.g., Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)) preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to help clients navigate regulatory challenges and stay compliant.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in tracking compliance requirements, ensuring deadlines are met, and identifying potential risks.
• Independence Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a remote work environment.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, particularly product and implementation teams, to address client needs.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to client sites, as needed.
  
  

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE...

• Being aggressive and taking initiative; we trust you to move the needle forward
• Doing the job; outcomes are just as important as strategy
• Being adaptable and amenable to meet the changes of a dynamic and evolving industry
• Demonstrating humility; partnership and collaboration is who we are and how we operate
• Tapping into your innovative side; conventional is not always correct
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

• Work in a dynamic, mission-driven company supporting healthcare organizations in critical and rural settings.
• Be part of a team that provides impactful guidance to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote position with some travel for client engagements.
  
  

How We Invest In You...

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits: Coverage options to support the whole person, including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous employer sponsored subsidy towards employees medical insurance premiums
• Azalea Health covers 100% of the premiums for Life ADD and Long-Term Disability for all eligible full-time employees
• Balance and flexibility: Simple Paid Time Off (PTO) options. You earn your time, use it as you choose.
  

Economic opportunity: Competitive total rewards package that offers competitive pay and advancement opportunities

Azalea Healths EEO Statement

Azalea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where our employees excel based on merit, qualifications, knowledge, ability, and job performance. We embrace and encourage our employees differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws that make our employees unique.