Lead Auditor

Job Details

Job Location

11 East Street - Benton, ME

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Category

Admin - Clerical

Description

The Lead Auditor (LA) will have primary day-to-day responsibility for performing high level auditing tasks including developing and coordinating compliance assurance with applicable state licensing, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements. This position will require an individual to have a high level of attention to detail, an interest in ensuring documentation is in line with state and federal regulations, and a willingness to work cohesively with other departments regarding incorrect documentation.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week) and is located at our Benton office.

Duties include:

• Emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, and high performance in all quality assurance projects

• Working with the rest of the QA team to review treatment plans, comp assessments, trackers, opening and annual paperwork for completeness and accuracy

• Developing and implementing Agency policies and procedures as they relate to Quality Assurance

• Learning and navigating record systems and ensuring that they are maintained in accordance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements

• Performing and maintaining the monthly BHHO audit

• Completing the monthly BHHO attestation

• Ensuring effective internal controls are in place to assure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies

• Analyzing data to identify areas of improvement in the quality system

• Assisting in preparing annual reports to communicate outcome of quality activities

• Supporting on-site audits conducted by external providers

• Evaluating audit findings and reporting back to the Director of BH Programs

• Auditing client records in accordance with MaineCare, OADS, licensing, AMHI Consent Decree, OCFS, DLRS, and all other stakeholders’ regulatory requirements.

• Keeping up to date with all related quality legislation and compliance issues

• Assisting with providing orientation to new employees regarding QA Department and its responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOP) for the department

• Acting as the agency's HIPAA Compliance Officer

• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver’s license are required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's Degree preferred

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Word and Excel

• Minimum of five to ten years of experience in an auditing role.

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• High level of attention to detail

Benefits:

• Generous Earned Benefit Time

• Working in a team-oriented environment

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Agency-paid life insurance in the amount of your annual salary with a max of $50K

• Agency-paid Short-Term Disability

• Medical, dental, and voluntary insurances

Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.