Sr. Regulatory Compliance Analyst - Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) Integrated Services

Position Summary The Sr. Regulatory Compliance Analyst supports ECU Healths commitment to ethical business practices and regulatory excellence by leading compliance auditing, monitoring, and investigative activities across the health system. This role evaluates compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations related to revenue cycle operations, medical record documentation, coding and billing practices, conflict of interest requirements, and clinical trial billing.

As an Sr. Regulatory Compliance Analyst, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and staff, providing expert guidance, conducting regulatory research, investigating compliance concerns, coordinating responses to governmental inquires, and identifying opportunities to strengthen organizational compliance and mitigate risk. Through collaboration, education, and continuous monitoring, this position helps promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance with supporting high-quality patient care.

Minimum Requirements Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCSP), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certifications required.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in health care facilities, outside regulatory agencies, compliance or healthcare auditors is required.

Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) is required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Other relevant degrees, certifications and/or experience may be considered as equivalent as described herein.

Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills, analytical and reporting skills, and proficiency with MS Office products as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and EMR systems (e.g., EPIC). Experience with paper, computerized and hybrid medical records.

Preferred:

Four (4) year college degree in Healthcare, Health Information Management, or other related field of study is preferred.

Associate degree in Healthcare, Health Information Management or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in clinical or compliance is preferred.

Clinical trial research experience is a plus.

Pay Range $65,520.00 - $95,501.12 (annual)

Other Information 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday (primarily 8 am - 5 pm) with flexible hours

Hybrid: Mainly remote, required to work on-site when requested

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ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children¿s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.