Medicaid Compliance Consultant IV

The Compliance Consultant IV will maintain and enhance the Medicaid Compliance Program of KP Northwest Region and partner closely with the KP Northwest Medicaid Department to advise regional staff on contractual and regulatory Medicaid requirements in Oregon and Washington; develop functional procedures compliant with state Medicaid program requirements; monitor performance against Medicaid compliance metrics; conduct annual risk assessment; and conduct education and training of personnel on compliance issues, as needed. The Medicaid Compliance Program Manager plays a key role by providing subject matter expertise and support for all regional program audit activity and works with the Medicaid Operations Team and other internal business partners to develop corrective actions in response to audit findings.

Job Summary

This individual contributor is primarily responsible for conducting company compliance activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing compliance reports, conducting compliance investigations, coordinating implementation of compliance efforts, and assisting with regulatory compliance through monitoring regulatory changes. This individual contributor also assists with and supports management of projects including assisting in development and coordination of plans and coordinating with stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Practices self-development and promotes learning in others by proactively providing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and customers; building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; influencing others through technical explanations and examples; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; providing feedback to others; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; supporting team collaboration; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Completes work assignments and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area; supporting the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; ensuring team follows all procedures and policies; coordinating resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines; collaborating cross-functionally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating high priority issues or risks as appropriate; and recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
• Conducts company compliance activities by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; applying established regulations and standards to compliance efforts; providing insight and recommendations for the design, development, and execution of strategic compliance initiatives; and documenting compliance activities.
• Develops compliance reports by evaluating and summarizing compliance data, audit information, and potential risks and remedies; reporting to management on key compliance drivers, liabilities, and performance indicators (for example, adherence to standards, incorporation of new regulations); and developing draft presentations to convey key findings.
• Conducts compliance investigations by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; conducting interviews as appropriate; researching key business issues; identifying potential action steps; and providing input for the creation of corrective action plans for substantiated allegations.
• Assists with and supports the management of projects or compliance components of larger cross-functional projects by coordinating stakeholder contacts; recommending team resources based on project needs and team member strengths; assisting in the development, analysis, and management of project plans; and coordinating project schedules and resource forecasts.
• Assists with ensuring regulatory compliance by monitoring regulatory changes; conducting analysis on regulatory impacts; and supporting the implementation of designated changes.
• Coordinates the implementation of compliance efforts by identifying compliance requirements; assessing the current state of compliance to identify gaps and corrective actions; creating or revising moderately complex compliance standards, policies and procedures, and training; and monitoring ongoing compliance adherence.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

• Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Knowledge
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Group Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
• Drives Results
• Facilitation Skills
• Health Care Industry
• Influencing Others
• Integrity
• Learning Agility
• Organizational Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
• Teamwork
• Topic-Specific Communication
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

• Analytical Skills
• Compliance Management
• Cross Department Coordination
• Getting Work Done Through Others
• Negotiation
• Project Management
• Technical Communication
• Written Communication
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration, Clinical, Law, Public Health, Business or related field and Minimum six (6) years experience in compliance, health care operations (quality, risk, etc.), audit, finance, regulatory or public policy development, investigations, information security, or insurance/health plan governance or a directly related field. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years experience in health plan compliance.
• Four (4) years experience in health plan operations.
• Three (3) years experience working cross-functionally across departments, functions, or business lines.
• Three (3) years health care experience.
• Two (2) years project management experience.
• Two (2) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Clinical, Law, Public Health, Business or related field.
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or other equivalent compliance certification.
  
  

Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Remote

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Po/Ho Corp - Compliance Health Plan - 0308

Pay Range: $101100 - $130790 / year

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Remote

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.