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Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the position is responsible for serving as a compliance subject matter expert related to coding functions within assigned settings of care, maintaining compliance with national coding policies and procedures, assisting with coding questions and related topics, and assisting with auditing assigned lines of business for coding. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting with the development of audit result reports and supporting compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KPs code of conduct). Essential Responsibilities: + Pursues self-development and effective relationships with others by proactively providing resources, information, advice, and expertise with coworkers and customers; influencing others through technical explanations and examples; providing occasional mentoring to team members; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; creating plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; anticipating and responding to the needs of others; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. + Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date expertise in subject area to generate creative solutions; ensuring all procedures and policies are followed; leveraging an understanding of data, and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborating cross-functionally to solve business problems; identifying and monitoring priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicating progress and information; identifying, recommending, and implementing ways to address improvement opportunities; and escalating issues or risks as appropriate. + Conducts company compliance activities under the guidance of more senior employees by providing support to internal and external stakeholders; applying established regulations and standards to compliance efforts; and documenting compliance activities. + Assists with compliance reporting efforts by monitoring, and compiling compliance data and information to identify potential risks and remedies; researching, analyzing, and summarizing data; and reporting to senior team members on key compliance drivers, liabilities, and performance indicators (for example, adherence to standards, incorporation of new regulations). + Assists with compliance investigation efforts by collecting and analyzing data; identifying misalignment with desired compliance actions; conducting interviews as appropriate; determining action steps for resolution; and providing input on corrective action plans. + Provides support on projects by coordinating stakeholder contacts; assisting in the development, analysis, and coordination of project plans for compliance specific deliverables; and coordinating project schedules and resource forecasts. + Assists with ensuring regulatory compliance by monitoring regulatory changes; acting on regulatory updates; and supporting the implementation of designated changes. + Assists in the implementation of compliance efforts by identifying compliance requirements; supporting the assessment of current state compliance to identify gaps and corrective actions; supporting the creation or revision of basic compliance standards, policies and procedures, and training; and monitoring ongoing compliance adherence. Minimum Qualifications: + Minimum two (2) years medical coding experience. + Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration, Clinical, Law, Public Health, Business or related field and Minimum three (3) years experience in health care compliance, health care operations (quality, risk, etc.), audit, finance, regulatory or public policy development, investigations, information security, or insurance/health plan governance or a directly related field. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement. + Certified Professional Coder from American Academy of Professional Coders OR Certified Coding Specialist from American Health Information Management Association Additional Requirements: COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Compliance Consultant III, Risk Adjustment Medical Coding LOCATION: Duluth, Georgia REQNUMBER: 1390269 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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