The Role
The Compliance & Privacy Analyst ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance policies, conducting audits, collaborating with various departments, and identifying compliance risks. The role involves maintaining compliance documentation and assisting the Compliance Director in reporting and resolution of compliance issues.
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General Description
The Compliance & Privacy Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization adheres to all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements. Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Compliance, this position supports the development, implementation and monitoring of the company’s compliance framework. This role also involves collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance initiatives are well integrated across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain understanding of laws, regulations and industry specific standards that impact the business, ensuring ongoing compliance with all applicable requirements.
- Assist in creation, implementation and review of compliance policies and procedures.
- Support the Compliance Director by conducting audits to ensure adherence to regulations, certifications and internal policies. Prepare reports for review by the director and submission to senior management and external parties as needed.
- Identify compliance and privacy risk within the organization and propose strategies to mitigate them.
- Investigate and document any compliance issues or violations, collaborating with relevant departments to resolve them.
- Maintains required records and supporting documentation of all compliance activities.
- Work closely with IT, legal, HR and operational teams to ensure a unified approach to compliance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in compliance activities for a healthcare organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of healthcare regulations, requirements, and guidelines such as HIPAA etc.
- Thorough understanding of related information privacy laws and regulations including those governing access, release of information, and security technologies.
- Ability to analyze, explain and present complex information clearly and thoroughly.
- Ability to proactively identify emerging challenges and develop innovative solutions, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and excellent IT skills.
- Professional certification e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional stooping, and reaching; May require lifting to 25 pounds; requires normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations.
- Cleared Background Check Required
- Position is Remote
- Benefits include health plan, dental, vision, paid time off
- Flex time
- 401k with up to a 4% match for retirement
The Company
What We Do
Equiscript is a patient services organization that delivers a better, simpler experience for patients managing chronic conditions that require multiple maintenance medications. Through its proactive patient outreach and pharmacy service options, Equiscript helps patients get the medication they need and gives them the support they need to stay adherent and achieve better health outcomes.