Compliance and Privacy Associate

Fair Haven Community Health Care 

FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at over 143,000 office visits in 21 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”

For 53 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Compliance and Privacy Associate

The Compliance and Privacy Associate will staff or otherwise support key projects outlined in FHCHC’s annual Corporate Compliance Work Plan and provide inter-departmental assistance for “continuous readiness” with standards established by accrediting organizations and with State and Federal regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Staffs the Corporate Compliance Committee, prepares quarterly reports outlining Compliance Work Plan performance, conducts monthly Office of Civil Rights data queries, and produces the monthly Compliance Dashboard  
• Under the direction of the Corp. Compliance Officer, conducts inter-departmental audits based on areas of priority outlined in FHCHC’s Corp. Compliance Work Plan
• Conducts enterprise-wide privacy rounds and mock audits under the direction of the HIPAA Privacy Officer
• Participates in FHCHC’s Accreditation Committee and provides inter-departmental technical assistance to promote “continuous readiness” in meeting accrediting standards established by The Joint Commission (TJC)
• Review federal and state issued regulatory changes and recommend policy changes.
• Conduct internal audits and recommend corrective action plans as directed by the Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Serves as the Compliance Department’s on-site liaison in any regulatory visits conducted by various regulatory authorities.
• Performs other assigned duties under the direction of the Corporate Compliance Officer

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.  A minimum of one year of experience in healthcare compliance or privacy is required. Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Outlook, & Excel) and Epic EHR also required.
• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Healthcare Privacy (CHPC) and one year of experience with Privacy / HIPAA investigations is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bureau of Primary Health Care Compliance requirements and TJC ambulatory health care along with patient centered medical home standards is highly desirable.
• The selected candidate will have the ability to analyze data to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plan; strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and computer skills; a high level of integrity and have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skill

Benefits:

• Major medical, dental and vision
• Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plane, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• And much more…

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.