Location: Remote (with ability to travel up to 30% during peak times)

Estimated Start Date: 11/30/26

Role Scope:

The Habitat Health Compliance Manager has oversight for ensuring the successful outcome of the organization’s for Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) and State Administering Agency (SAA) audits, and for partnering with leadership to foster a culture of compliance. The Manager, Audit (“Manager”) reports directly to the VP of Compliance (Compliance Officer) and serves a key role in ensuring effective audit preparation and CMS and SAA audit results. Specifically, the Manager will be responsible for:

• Audit readiness activities for CMS and SAA audits, including internal monitoring of audit universe data (ex. medical records), training, review of applicable company policies/procedures, and corresponding processes;
• Live audit management, including serving point with the CMS and SAA audit teams, submission quality assurance, and corrective action plan development, approval, and monitoring;
• Expertise on PACE audit data, trends, best practices, and risk mitigation and responses to audit-related questions and business development components;
• Regular and consistent internal audit-related reporting and metrics for the Chief Medical Officer, the Executive Compliance Committee, and compliance subcommittee of the Board of Managers;
• Makes recommendations for updates to the Compliance Department’s annual auditing and monitoring workplan and recommendations to the business on needed areas of focus based on audit findings and PACE regulatory trends;
• Build and fosters collaborations with the Habitat Population Health and Practice Operations teams regarding audit-related impacts to the Quality Improvement Program and center operations
• Performs other Compliance Department duties, as needed.
• As a member of the Compliance Department, the Audit Manager is also expected to represent the compliance program within the Habitat Health team, including:
  • Developing and maintaining productive relationships with all levels of staff; and championing the compliance program.
• Some travel will be required, including but not limited to, travel in anticipation and support of regulatory audits.

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare audit or related field.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Experience in PACE compliance highly preferred.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice.
• Ability to lead with influence.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above is also qualifying.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Optimistic and can-do approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to review and interpret data and make data-based recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite.

Nice to haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, public health, health care operations, public policy, or a clinical field.
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC).
• Experience with DHCS and/or CMS.
• Working knowledge of Epic.
• Experience developing or delivering training (compliance) to adult learners.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000 for candidates located in San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle, and $132,000 – $165,000 for candidates located elsewhere.

 This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 10% and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable.

The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.

Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

Because this is a remote position, employment will be governed by the laws applicable to the employee’s work location, and applicable legal requirements will be followed.