Compliance Director & Privacy Officer

With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE:              Compliance Director, Privacy Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:    Full Time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:    Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION:  CHR Support, Windsor

PC:                     1649

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversees the compliance program and educates the management team and staff about compliance, operational compliance issues, risk issues related to CHR programs, and appropriate details of the compliance program.
• Fosters a culture free from blame and works to support a positive compliance program and culture which supports open lines of communication for reporting and addressing compliance concerns.
• Maintains a detailed knowledge of contractual requirements and state and federal contract requirements and manages contracts for CHR. Provides oversight and negotiates contracts with third party payers including managed care organizations and insurance companies.
• Develops and oversees the annual audit and monitoring plan and program, basing it on trends in the industry and identifying areas for improvement within the organization.
• Leads investigations to resolve compliance-related issues, breaches and/or patient complaints.
• Maintains documentation systems and processes as needed to track, trend and manage compliance notifications, issues, corrective action plans, audit results etc. and use those results to support the Compliance Officer
• Oversees incident reporting system for the organization. Reports on trends and areas of needs, at least quarterly. Reports Critical Incidents to regulatory bodies.
• Prepares written monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of on compliance activities to senior management,
• Oversees submission of plans of correction related to deficiencies from licensing visits. Supports compliance with corrective actions.
• Assists the Compliance Officer in ensuring legal/regulatory compliance and contract compliance for CHR.
• Serve as CHR resource for billing, credentialing and contracting troubleshooting,
• Participates in other project management and compliance activities as assigned to meet departmental and CHR objectives and requirements.
• Serves as CHR HIPAA Privacy Officer; work closely with HIPAA Security Officer to ensure CHR is compliant with HIPAA, state and federal regulations with regard to privacy and security; assist in promoting awareness related to information privacy and security and enforce compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintains and oversees the anonymous hotline and responds to employee compliance inquiries.
• Designs and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with external requirements.
• Develops and delivers training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements (including new employee orientation and annual training), and auditing / monitoring compliance related matters that are relevant and applicable to CHR.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Supervises Compliance Analysts
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Health Information Management, Nursing, Social Work or a related area is required. Master’s degree is preferred; however, directly applicable experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Experience: 3-5 years compliance related experience in healthcare; Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring an ethics and compliance program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Preferred, not required:

(i.e. Certificate in Healthcare Compliance-CHC, Certified Professional Compliance Office- CPCO, Certified Professional Coder- CPC)

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

🕒 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

💰 Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

🎓 Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

📚 Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

💪 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

📢 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

🌟 And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$92,815/annually minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)        

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!