Compliance Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Latham Office

• Latham, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.85 - $32.80Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Compliance Specialist Salary Range: The range is $24.85-$32.80/hr depending on relevant experience Do you have experience in Nonprofit Billing, Auditing, Compliance, or OPWDD? If so please apply! Please submit an updated resume so that we can pay you for your experience!

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a regionally accredited two-year college or technical school; 3 years experience with OPWDD, or auditing in a non-profit/healthcare setting An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Computer Skills: Experience with Google Workspace Proficiency with Excel, Word, Google Drive Ability to navigate and train on database software.

Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Who we are looking for: A non-profit professional to be our Compliance Specialist and plan and conduct activities concerned with the Corporate Compliance of Wildwood Programs services and records Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned. Conducts routine internal billing audits for Medicaid-funded services, leveraging EHR systems and database tools to track and verify accuracy. Administers program and fiscal reviews as assigned by the Director, based on the established auditing schedule. Analyzes review outcomes, presents reported findings, and develops Plans of Improvement at the completion of a review.

Develops, updates, and uses data-driven audit tools to analyze metrics and measure compliance with regulations. Tracks, logs, and analyzes data on external audits/surveys and Plans of Corrective Action (POCA). Provides direct training, ongoing technical assistance, and troubleshooting support for staff on Electronic Health Record (EHR) database software and documentation standards.

Identifies deficits, errors, and systemic breakdowns during compliance activities through data analysis and recommends evidence-based improvements to program administration and the Director. Maintains a working knowledge of program and regulatory aspects, including documentation and data reporting requirements of all services offered by Wildwood, OPWDD, and NYSED.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements: A valid NYS driver's license, daily access to a vehicle and driving record acceptable to the agency insurance carrier's standards are required.