Compliance Specialist

Position Purpose: Participates in the oversight of WellCare's and/or its delegated subcontractor's corporate ethics and compliance program, and ongoing oversight and analysis of regulatory compliance issues. Responsibilities include conducting focused reviews and audit, oversight, and monitoring of activities to assess compliance with WellCare's contractual and regulatory requirements; collaborates with business owners and/or delegated vendors to drive remediation and assist WellCare and delegated subcontractors to maintain integrity through oversight and monitoring and in meeting Government-sponsored health care program requirements. Collaborates with and assist those within the Company and the Company’s delegated subcontractors to maintain integrity through oversight and monitoring and in meeting the requirements of our executed contracts with Government-sponsored health care programs. Assists in the assessment of new and amended Government-sponsored health care program contracts and requirements. Assists Markets (local), Shared Services (corporate), and/or delegated subcontracts in the identification and assessment of compliance risks. Evaluates the effectiveness of Market (local), Shared Services (corporate), and/or delegated subcontractor compliance programs and related policies and procedures designed to promote legal and ethical compliance. Prepares accurate and timely formal written reports on oversight and monitoring activity findings and recommendations and ensure workpapers are properly prepared in accordance with WellCare and departmental standards, including sufficient evidentiary material exists to support oversight and monitoring activity findings. Collaborates with other departments and/or delegated subcontractors to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for research and resolution. Reviews and evaluates the status and effectiveness of corrective action plans and provide comprehensive follow up to stakeholders, Senior Management, Market Compliance Oversight Committees, and/or the Audit, Finance, and Regulatory Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors. Participates in special projects as needed, including training. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: A Bachelor's Degree in Related field, or Associates with 4 years of applicable experience, or HSD/GED with 5 years of applicable experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree required Required 3+ years of experience in Managed Care/Health Insurance Preferred 1+ year of experience in project oversight type role with demonstrated ability to drive implementation and influence others Preferred 1+ year of experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting State and Federal laws, rules and regulations Preferred 1+ year of experience in State Medicaid or Federal managed care compliance Licenses and Certifications: Certified in HealthCare Compliance (CHC) preferred Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay health insurance 401K and stock purchase plans tuition reimbursement paid time off plus holidays a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act #J-18808-Ljbffr