Compliance and Privacy Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Privacy Officer, the Compliance and Privacy Coordinator supports the Compliance Team in all privacy and compliance related activities to ensure adherence to South Shore Health System's (SSHS) comprehensive Compliance Program. The Compliance and Privacy Coordinator will be responsible for assisting and supporting the needs or the Compliance Department and supports projects and initiatives through the successful completion of identified essential administrative and project coordination functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented and has strong communication skills.

Job Description


Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and send communications on behalf of Compliance Department.
  
• Prepare compliance and privacy investigation intake documentation.
  
• Responsible for monitoring calls and communications into the Compliance Department and triaging as appropriate.
  
• Review and revise compliance policies and procedures on a periodic basis.
  
• Maintain and manage files relating to compliance and privacy activities.
  
• Assist with developing and reporting compliance and privacy metrics, as needed.
  
• Assisting with maintaining and documenting sensitive and confidential information in accordance with applicable legal requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
  
• In coordination with the Compliance Department, participates in creating, maintaining and updating the annual compliance work plan. Assists the Compliance Department in monitoring completion of department related deliverables contemplated by the work plan; communicates barriers regarding same.
  
• Maintain a log of compliance and privacy investigations and reviews in accordance with department requirements.
  
• Assist with promoting and facilitating communication and activities to foster compliance and privacy awareness across the Health System.
  
• Assist with compiling materials for compliance and privacy education and training offerings.
  
• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, including but not limited to maintenance of calendar(s)/facilitation and coordination of schedules including travel arrangements as appropriate, processing of invoices and financial commitments, recording committee and board meeting minutes as appropriate, preparation of materials as directed, and general office management.
  
• At the request of leadership, summarize trends and themes identified through case management, reporting and industry standards related to the Compliance Department.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of work experience in a health care setting with demonstrated knowledge of health care compliance and/or privacy experience (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, compliance and privacy rules, specifically HIPAA
  
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across all facets of the organization
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Collaborate effectively with all team members
  
• Analyze and develop solutions to complex, varied problems
  
• Perform research regarding complex regulatory requirements
  
• Work effectively both as a team player and leader
  
• Foster effective working relationships and build consensus
  
• Interact in a positive, professional manner with colleagues, leadership, medical staff, vendors, and patients
  
• Plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
  
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
  
• Effective project management skills; adept at complex project planning and management
  
• Multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities
  
• Apply judgment and make informed decisions
  
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information and other sensitive/confidential information
  
• Develop and implement training curriculum for adult learners