[Hiring] Compliance and Privacy Specialist @Careforth

Role Description

Reporting to the Compliance and Privacy Manager (“CPM”), the Compliance and Privacy Specialist is responsible for ensuring the completion of projects and initiatives associated with the Annual Compliance Work Plan and Annual Privacy Plan.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure effective execution of the Annual Compliance Work Plan and Annual Privacy Plan.
• Assist CPM with tracking and monitoring of all reported privacy incidents and/or complaints.
• Organize and maintain compliance and privacy policies as well as organizational contracts and other required documentation, ensuring documents are kept up to date through periodic review.
• Assist with development of training materials, identifying target audiences and delivering specialized training; track and manage completion of trainings.
• Monitor changes in applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and other compliance standards. Assist in preparation of reports and other summaries related to the impact of new and existing requirements.
• Document and track external audits performed by governmental entities.
• Perform vendor screening and auditing for excluded individuals or entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in privacy and compliance within a healthcare setting or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• General knowledge of governmental and healthcare reporting requirements (HIPAA/FWA); experience with Medicaid and information privacy laws preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail; ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, and attention to detail; comfortable working with people at all levels of an organization.
• Strong research skills with ability to analyze regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in highly confidential environment with sensitive information.
• Experience working with Microsoft Products, etc. (Excel, PDFs, and AI).
• CHC or IAP preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Remote-first culture.
• Nationally recognized wellness program.
• Pay range for this position is $56,200 - $82,900, depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Hours are flexible 8-5p, 7-3p, 10-6p.

Company Description

A pioneer in the caregiving space, Careforth supports family caregivers across the United States to confidently care for their loved ones at home. Through a combination of in-person home visits, remote coaching, and our proprietary digital collaboration app, we provide caregivers with support, guidance, confidence, and connection to resources they need. The Caregivers and families we support stay with Careforth for many years, building lasting relationships along the way.

Founded in Boston, Careforth's caregiver programs and services improve health outcomes, keeping care at home longer. Additionally, our programs provide financial benefit to caregivers and cost savings to state agencies and health plans. At Careforth, we understand the challenges of caregiving and are committed to supporting family caregivers at every turn.

Caregivers play a critical role in the future of healthcare—and so can you.