"Managed Care Compliance Specialist - Managed Care"

Job Description

The Managed Care Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting with the implementation of the internal auditing and monitoring program within the Managed Care department by ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to AB1455 and Medicare Claims Processing Guidelines. This position is responsible for maintaining routine auditing functions and providing feedback on departmental activities, to assure compliance with all health plan and regulatory agencies, including CMS, DMHC, and DHCS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all services provided to Commercial, Medicare and Medi-cal managed care members are in compliance with program regulations, insurance regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and tracks laws and regulations, contract documentations, amendments, and various compliance measures pertaining to Commercial, Medicare and Medi-cal managed care.
• Develops policies, procedures, and processes to align with federal program regulations and any applicable state regulations pertaining to Commercial, Medicare and Medi-Cal managed care.
• Provides mentorship to various departments regarding compliance issues and implementation of new compliance requirements with respect to regulatory and contract language for Commercial, Medicare and Medi-Cal managed care.
• Acts as a liaison with health plans and current CSHS departments to ensure both health plan regulations and CSHS policies are met.
• Coordinates and act as primary contact for all health plans audits, including leading all aspects of the review for performance management and accurate coding.
• Develops and supervise compliance with corrective action plans as a result of post-health plan audits and regulatory audits.
• Provides required Compliance and FWA trainings for existing, new employees and non-employees, as the need arises.
• Educates CSHS employees on company policies and procedures regarding access to care, the grievance and appeals process, the eligibility process, etc.
• Remains updated on all member and provider policy changes made by the health plan and/or the State.
• Acts as subject matter expert on health care laws/regulations as a compliance resource to CSHS and affiliates, including contracted and employed physician practices.
• Aggregates, analyze, and report audit results, identify error trends and root causes, and make recommendations for performance improvements.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or related field preferred.

Experience:

Five (5) years of compliance experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, required. Two (2) years of Medi-Cal, Medicare or Commercial Managed Care experience preferred.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai?s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Req ID : 11981
Working Title : Managed Care Compliance Specialist - Managed Care
Department : MNS Managed Care
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Strategic Plan / Business Dev
Job Specialty : Managed Care
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $34.69 - $53.77