What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Compliance Specialist position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide:
SUMMARY: - Functions as a professional liaison between Emory Healthcare and regulatory, accrediting, membership-based organizations, and affiliated educational facilities/institutions regarding credentialing and credential verification. - Builds relationships with internal customers and client groups and liaises with Human Resources business partners (HR BP) to deliver consistent and high-quality customer service. - Accountability for compliance in accordance with accreditation standards and credentialing required by law, regulation or hospital policy. - Actively develops and maintains a working knowledge of the requirements (laws, regulations, policy, and guidelines) related to credentialing and credential verification. - Position is characterized by the ability to prioritize and organize multiple assignments and identify solutions to challenges as they occur in a growing environment. - Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. - Participates in, coordinates and implements special projects, as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Review and verify the credentials of healthcare professionals, ensuring all licenses and certifications are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory standards. - Maintain a thorough understanding of healthcare regulations and standards to ensure the organization meets all compliance requirements. - Accurately record and update credentialing information in the organizations database, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. - Prepare for internal and external audits by ensuring all credentialing documentation is complete and readily accessible. - Liaise with healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies to resolve any credentialing issues or discrepancies. - Generate regular reports on credentialing status and compliance metrics for management review. - Identify opportunities for process improvements in credentialing and compliance monitoring. - Assists in developing training and documentation related to processes and audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Education: Associate's degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, or related field - Experience: Two (2) progressive experience in human resources, healthcare compliance, auditing or regulatory affairs or healthcare related experience in workforce compliance, records management, auditing or statutory and regulatory compliance. - OR in lieu of Associate's degree, 4 years total of relevant experience mentioned above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Certification in Human Resources through workshops, seminars, or course work. - SPHR, PHR or Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP) certification. ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
- And more
SUMMARY: - Functions as a professional liaison between Emory Healthcare and regulatory, accrediting, membership-based organizations, and affiliated educational facilities/institutions regarding credentialing and credential verification. - Builds relationships with internal customers and client groups and liaises with Human Resources business partners (HR BP) to deliver consistent and high-quality customer service. - Accountability for compliance in accordance with accreditation standards and credentialing required by law, regulation or hospital policy. - Actively develops and maintains a working knowledge of the requirements (laws, regulations, policy, and guidelines) related to credentialing and credential verification. - Position is characterized by the ability to prioritize and organize multiple assignments and identify solutions to challenges as they occur in a growing environment. - Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. - Participates in, coordinates and implements special projects, as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Review and verify the credentials of healthcare professionals, ensuring all licenses and certifications are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory standards. - Maintain a thorough understanding of healthcare regulations and standards to ensure the organization meets all compliance requirements. - Accurately record and update credentialing information in the organizations database, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. - Prepare for internal and external audits by ensuring all credentialing documentation is complete and readily accessible. - Liaise with healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies to resolve any credentialing issues or discrepancies. - Generate regular reports on credentialing status and compliance metrics for management review. - Identify opportunities for process improvements in credentialing and compliance monitoring. - Assists in developing training and documentation related to processes and audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Education: Associate's degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, or related field - Experience: Two (2) progressive experience in human resources, healthcare compliance, auditing or regulatory affairs or healthcare related experience in workforce compliance, records management, auditing or statutory and regulatory compliance. - OR in lieu of Associate's degree, 4 years total of relevant experience mentioned above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Certification in Human Resources through workshops, seminars, or course work. - SPHR, PHR or Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP) certification. ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.