Compliance Specialist, Pharmaceutical

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of current federal, state, and local business licenses for all business segments.
• Submits renewal applications in a timely manner to prevent the lapse of any license.
• Follows up closely on license renewal submissions ensuring renewal is processed.
• Remains vigilant in any changes in licensing requirements.
• Research licensing requirements for new products or additional locations.
• Interacts professionally with executives to obtain required personal information used in the renewal and/or acquisition of new licenses.
• Maintains confidentiality of personal data and follows up annually for accuracy.
• Exceptionally organized to meet renewal dates and avoid late fees, fines, and/or penalties.
• Reports changes (change in officers, change in location, change in ownership, change in products for example) to the State Board of Pharmacy as required within the required timeframe.
• Maintains Surety Bonds and corresponds with Finance for any renewals or new bonds as it relates to Medicare and state licensing requirements.
• Collaborates with DRICs to ensure compliance and adherence to state requirements such as renewal of personal licenses and completion of State Board of Pharmacy Self‑Assessments where required.
• Maintains physician license integrity to ensure license is in good standing with the state licensing board as well as OIG and SAM exclusion lists.
• Confirms PECOS enrollment as required.
• Identifies discrepancies and clearly communicates details in a timely manner.
• Serves as document control administrator for all compliance documentation which includes CHAP policies, HIPAA, Compliance, IT/Security, Business Continuity policies and their supporting work instructions, forms, and records.
• Assists the Compliance Supervisor with patient complaints and follows up with internal parties as needed and performs investigations.
• Performs internal audits to ensure compliance with HIPAA and Compliance programs, Environmental and Safety policies, and CHAP accreditation standards.
• Conducts opening and closing meetings with leaders/process owners, prepares, and presents final audit reports, and documents findings in QA software.

• Associate’s degree from college or technical school; 2-4 years previous experiences in a related regulatory position.
• Previous experience in a healthcare field required.
• Experience in healthcare accreditation preferred.
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders at varying levels including ensuring a thorough understanding of what’s needed in certain circumstances to remain compliant.
• Problem solving – gathers and analyzes information skillfully utilizing knowledge of the organization and the products and services it provides.
• Technical skills – ability to electronically organize information and keep organized files and strives to continuously build knowledge of requirements in the scope of Infu System products and services.
• Strong technical skills tied to Microsoft Office.
• Must be fluent in English.