Compliance Specialist

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The Compliance Specialist supports the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Manager with the design, implementation and monitoring of the company’s compliance program to reduce legal and operational risks.  The Compliance Specialist assists with administrative tasks such as Service Organization Controls (SOC) audit planning and follow-up as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) initiatives including data inventory and non-technical security evaluation coordination, privacy program tracking and monitoring and security event ticket triage and follow-up.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Perform all aspects of a specific project or work in progress with a goal to support the compliance team’s administrative functions

• Gain computer proficiency relative to administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research

• Organize, track and review compliance documentation submitted by colleagues from all company office locations and provide follow-up communications or inquiries

• Assignments may include policy and procedure support, process monitoring, risk assessments and training/education activities

• Learn and apply a solid understanding of the work environment; be punctual and present

• Maintain a positive attitude toward self, other professionals, clients, and the company

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams

• Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely manner

• Project professionalism in appearance and manner

• Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisor

• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in health information, privacy, compliance, regulatory, health law, or other related field

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Be flexible with changing priorities or deadlines

• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments

• Effectively multi-task and adjust planning as needed

• Be organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Work within in-person and virtual team environments efficiently

• Use applicable technology including Microsoft Office suite proficiently

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED