General Summary
Supports and is committed to the operation of an effective Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program. Works under general direction to perform ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of and adherence to policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.
Under general supervision works closely with key stakeholders to implement elements of the Corporate Privacy Compliance Program to ensure compliance with existing and new federal and state laws and regulations affecting the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). Responsibilities include representing assigned areas in policy and procedure development, performing privacy and compliance risk assessments, education and training, and auditing and monitoring. Facilitates the development and maintenance of the Compliance and Privacy Work Plan. Works collectively with hospital management and other personnel to ensure that Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program initiatives are implemented across UMMS.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
This position requires being onsite in Linthicum every Monday and travel to Easton MD on a weekly basis.
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state's future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System's anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
QualificationsEducation and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master’s degree preferred.Two (2) years of related compliance and privacy experience with a background in healthcare regulatory issues, including general familiarly with hospital billing, is required.Four (4) years of experience in healthcare or regulatory fields is preferred.Certified in Healthcare Compliance or other professional compliance certification (or achieve certification no later than 12 months from hire date.)Experience and working knowledge of Corporate Compliance, Audit, Legal, Privacy, or Information Security. Experience with case investigations management and compliance hotline management preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance issues.Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and management.The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.