What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Orthopaedics East?
Job Title: Compliance Specialist
Department: Administration
Location: Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine
Reports To: Quality Assurance & Improvement Manager
Job Summary:
The Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives within Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, facilitates performance improvement programs, and supports administrative functions related to quality management.
This position requires compliance with OrthoEast’s compliance standards, including its Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element required as part of the job duties and considered during performance evaluations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of QA/QI programs to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Collect, analyze, and report quality-related data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Maintain documentation related to quality assurance activities, compliance audits, and performance metrics.
- Coordinate internal audits and support corrective action plans in response to identified deficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and internal policies.
- Assist in developing and revising policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance quality and patient safety.
- Support training initiatives related to quality improvement and patient safety programs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based best practices.
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on quality and performance improvement initiatives.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in healthcare quality assurance, compliance, or related administrative role.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Required Behaviors:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
Salary : $18
