Compliance Manager - Regulatory Affairs Manager - Home Health/Hospice

Job Description:

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Regulatory Affairs Manager - Compliance Manager - for home health/Hospice to join our team.

- Candidate should be open to travel to Texas, Florida, Las Vegas

Why Lifecare Home Health Family?

Join our team at Life Care Home Health Family to be a part of a company that strives to provide the best care for our patients while building a team of dedicated employees. If you want a company that appreciates your skills, compassion, and heart, then Lifecare Home Health is the place for you! We take pride in not only providing excellent care to our patients but also creating a positive team environment with employee support.

We provide,

Benefits eligibility now starts the 1st of the month following employment.

• Competitive base Pay
• Extraordinary bonus potential for performance
•  Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 (K), Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short- Long-Term Disability
• Mileage Reimbursement
• PTO
• Team Events
• Recruitment Incentive Program
• Continuing Education Training
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Performance Incentives
• Family Team Environment 

General Summary:

Critical role in managing and directing all aspects of regulatory affairs within the organization. The successful candidate will ensure that the company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position requires an individual who is certified in healthcare compliance and deeply understands regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement regulatory strategies and processes to ensure the timely global commercialization of products in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
2. Act as the primary contact with regulatory authorities, handling all communications and submissions.
3. Ensure the company's procedures, operations, and reports comply with laws and regulations.
4. Monitor changes in regulations and the impact of new legislation on the organization's operations.
5. Prepare and manage all regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA) to ensure timely approvals for new products and changes to existing products.
6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure all systems align with current regulations.
7. Develop and conduct regulatory training and education programs for the organization.
8. Oversee risk management activities and ensure they are in line with regulatory requirements.
9. Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
10. Provide regulatory input and advice to the organization's leadership team, helping to shape strategic decisions.
11. Responsible for managing the licensing and credentialing process for all home care services within the organization, ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate and up-to-date to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including tracking license expirations and submitting renewal applications on time; acting as a liaison between the organization, licensing boards, and providers to facilitate smooth licensure processes.
12. Responsible for managing the process of enrolling home health and hospice agencies with Medicare and Medicaid, by ensuring accurate and timely submission of all necessary documentation to obtain and maintain active provider status, while adhering to compliance regulations and guidelines.
13. Responsible for managing the re-credentialing/revalidation process, including submitting necessary documentation to maintain active Medicare and Medicaid provider status. 
14. Responsible for ensuring the organization complies with CLIA regulations by ensuring home health and hospice agencies obtain and maintain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver. 
15. Maintain accurate and updated provider information, including tracking submission dates, follow-up deadlines, and status updates.
16. Assist the Compliance Team by ensuring the organization understands and complies with state and federal regulations and provides quality care.  
17. Audit HR records to ensure all persons furnishing services to patients are appropriately licensed or certified in accordance with the state licensing authority.  
18. Assists the Corporate Director of Clinical Services and Quality Management with generating quality reports, as requested.  
19. Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or the equivalent in experience). 
2. Certified or seeking certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC).
3. Minimum of 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or a related field in the healthcare industry 
4. Strong knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, regulatory affairs, and risk management.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
6. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
7. Strong leadership and team-building skills.
8. Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to healthcare compliance.
9. Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and serve as a catalyst for organizational change, cultivate a shared vision with others, and motivate them to transfer vision into action.
10. Ability to travel as needed to interact with regulators, participate in industry events, and support business needs.

Supervises: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and courteously at all times.
• It requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in a routine office environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours as needed.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Ability to travel.

• The Field Mentor will require home visits, which may include climbing up and down stairs and performing necessary physical tasks to provide patient care.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance