Compliance/Privacy Officer

Job Description: • Supports and maintains an effective compliance and privacy program within an assigned market • Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including HIPAA and applicable Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program Guidance • Promotes ethical conduct and a culture of compliance and serves as a trusted compliance resource for leadership and staff • Work collaboratively with market leadership to implement and maintain the enterprise compliance and privacy program within an assigned market • Serve as the primary compliance and privacy resource for the assigned market • Monitor completion of onboarding and annual compliance and privacy education and training to staff and leadership • Provide compliance training for staff and leadership as necessary • Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the markets adherence to enterprise policies, procedures and standards • Receive and investigate compliance, integrity and privacy concerns, including hotline reports, in a timely manner • Maintain accurate documentation related to compliance activities and investigations • Prepare timely, comprehensive written investigation reports documenting facts, analysis, root cause, and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies • Track and document implementation of corrective action plans related to compliance and privacy issues and monitor for effectiveness • Maintain independence and objectivity in all compliance and integrity activities and promptly disclose and recuse from matters presenting an actual or perceived conflict of interest • Lead compliance risk assessments and annual compliance work planning activities • Establish audit controls and measurements for market processes, ensuring that correct controls are in place to reduce compliance risks • Assist with auditing and monitoring activities of identified compliance risks and potential areas of improvement • Promote a non-retaliation environment and ensure confidentiality related to compliance reporting • Collaborate with operational leadership, Human Resources, Legal, and other departments as appropriate to ensure consistency of compliance culture across the market • Maintain current knowledge of applicable healthcare laws, regulations, compliance guidance, and enterprise policies and procedures • Establish a collaborative relationship with market Integrity Specialist • Manage and chair the market compliance committee • Provide timely and accurate reports and assist leadership in making meaningful connections with the information presented • Develop and obtain market board approval for the market’s annual compliance plan • Ensures plan is modified and maintained as appropriate • Report to the market Board of Directors with timely and relevant information on all aspects of compliance issues within the market • Provides interim CPO coverage for other markets, as needed Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree • Three (3) years of experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory compliance, or a related field; OR Juris Doctor (JD) degree • Experience in behavioral health or social services preferred • Certification/Licensure Professional compliance or privacy certification (e.g., CHC, CHPC) preferred • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments • Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Proficient in use of Microsoft office products and Outlook calendar management • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts • 403b retirement plan with company match • Paid time off and ten paid holidays • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) • Employee Resource Groups • Continuing education opportunities • Employee Assistance Program Apply tot his job