Compliance and Technology Coordinator

South Central Human Relations Center is a local mental health clinic that provides a comprehensive range of mental health care services for adults and children.
We became a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in 2021 and we employ over 140 staff in 15 programs in Waseca, Steele, and Dodge Counties.
(Position): Compliance and Technology Coordinator Reports To: Human Resources Director SUMMARY The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, and management of all compliance programs for the organization.
This position will lead the agency in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and Fraud, Waste and Abuse compliance and enforcement activities; contract management; and technology and IT services.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES HIPAA Privacy and Security · Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws · Monitor advancements in information privacy technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance · Oversee, direct, deliver, or ensure delivery of initial privacy training and orientation to all employees, volunteers, medical and professional staff, as well as ongoing periodic security training · Maintain and update policies and procedures, including administrative security, personnel security, physical safeguards and technical security, and transmission security.
· Oversee ongoing privacy monitoring, including: periodic information security risk analysis; functionality and gap analyses to determine the extent to which key business areas and infrastructure comply with statutory and regulatory requirements; and review of new information security technologies and countermeasures against threats to information or privacy.
· Investigate and act on matters related to compliance (e.
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, responding to reports of problems or suspected violations) and any resulting corrective actions, including completing a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating, and taking action on all complaints concerning the organization’s privacy policies and procedures, or fraud, waste, and abuse, in coordination and collaboration with other similar functions and, when necessary, legal counsel · Complete breach and risks assessments for possible violations and report as required · Respond to government investigations and queries as the principal point of contact and cooperate with the Office for Civil Rights, the State Attorney General, and other legal entities and organizational officers in any compliance reviews or investigations · Ensure the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of security incidents, including auditing of electronic systems, as well as internal compliance review and monitoring activities of personnel.
· Stay abreast of current and future requirements for CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) payment programs and reporting requirements Contract Management Assist with developing, organizing and maintaining third party contracts Create BAA contracts with new Business Associates; track and update as necessary Information Systems · Assist contracted IT support with planning, prioritizing, and implementing IT systems · Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts · Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations · Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, other providers, collaborative initiatives, vendors, and partner organizations · Point person for contracted IT support and other technology services · Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements and monitoring of IT systems’ performance Electronic Medical Records · Secondary System Administrator · Set up new staff in EMR · Oversee the privacy requirements are being met · Create and revise “service documents” for use in the system by all departments · Keep up to date with changes to system and implications for our company and SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education, Experience, and Credentials A bachelor's degree in in a Health and Human Services field or relevant field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in financial, legal, compliance, or audit roles, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Certified in Healthcare Compliance or other professional compliance certification preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · High ethical standards and honesty.
· Ability to lead all aspects of compliance and confidentiality across the agency.
· Possess a high level of human relation skills.
· Effective organization and time management capabilities.
· 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.
· Knowledge of personal computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities.
Must be able to move around the office daily.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information.
This is primarily a sedentary position (standing and/or sitting).
Employee regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis.
Occasional bending and lifting of office materials up to 30 lbs.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Computer, telephone, copy machines, general office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Duties are performed in a traditional office setting.
Wage/Benefits Wage $80,000.
00 Annually Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks (accrual basis) 9 Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer matching Medical and Dental Insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement FSA/HSA Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Clinical Supervision Tuition Reimbursement opportunities Training and CEU opportunities South Central Human Relations Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
South Central Human Relations Center strives to create and maintain a workplace that is committed to diversity of thought and lived experience.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.
South Central Human Relations Center proudly supports a tobacco-free work environment.