Compliance Specialist (Risk Assessment) at Tactile Medical

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Tactile Medical, we specialize in developing at-home therapy devices to treat lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and respiratory illnesses.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and execution of the company’s corporate compliance and privacy programs. This individual will support the overall functions of the compliance program (auditing, monitoring, training, policy management, investigations, risk assessments) supporting key compliance controls and the business’ functional departments with specific support for activities related to privacy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Accountabilities &amp; Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with ensuring compliance program requirements are fulfilled, including</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supports completion of quarterly compliance reviews/audits to maintain oversight of various defined risk areas of the company and report on non conformities, adequacy and any recommendations for change</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supports completion of enterprise and risk assessments, monitoring and auditing functions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assists with compliance reporting/analytics and benchmarking</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with external and internal compliance, payer and regulatory audits, reviews, attestations and assessments</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with preparation and updates of training materials, guidance documents, compliance communications and follow up to ensure heightened awareness of the Code of Conduct; and understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop/revise and implement company policies, procedures and training to ensure conformance to applicable state and federal health and consumer data privacy statutes and regulations, accreditation standards and other applicable regulatory/legal requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review/investigate privacy concerns including evaluation of possible breach scenarios and any necessary reporting</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respond to third party document requests and subpoenas</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor consumer and health data statutes and legislation for relevant updates and or new requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with timely response to inquiries, complaints, cases, and grievances</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with investigating issues and suspected non conformities, reviewing records, tracking progress and and project management, supporting completion of necessary reports, summarizing and documenting issues, answering questions, and participating in other activities of the department.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with and be a liaison to other functional departments such as Reimbursement, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Operations, Payer Relations, Regulatory and Quality to ensure activities are consistent with corporate policy, regulatory and legal requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct research and keep abreast of regulatory changes and developments in the medical device environment, HIPAA and HITECH, breach reporting, and other legal research in support of maintaining an effective program</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support development of a supportive, inclusive and positive compliance culture</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Other duties as assigned</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Required:</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of experience in Legal, Compliance, Risk Management as a paralegal or compliance professional (in healthcare environment preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Healthcare compliance certification (i.e. CHC, CCEP, CHPC) or other accredited regulatory compliance certification program or willingness to become certified</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Preferred:</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thorough understanding of compliance concepts in the healthcare industry (privacy, fraud and abuse, confidentiality/protected health information, electronic security, anti-kickback, physician/clinician “sunshine” reporting and general regulatory compliance strategies)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understanding, training/familiarity with enterprise risk management or compliance risk assessment processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to prioritize, balance and respond to competing needs within the organization</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to multitask while maintaining strong organizational, analytical and research-oriented skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to understand and develop policies, processes and controls</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent oral and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working in situations with no clear answer</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Highly effective communicator with the ability to partner cross-functionally to identify and resolve issues</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity and understanding of:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">HIPAA/HITECH</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">State privacy statutes (CCPA, CO Privacy Act, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">False Claims Act</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Anti-Kickback statute</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sunshine Act/Open Payments Reporting (and separate state statutes)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">AdvaMed Code of Ethics</span><br><br></li> </ul> </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Our total compensation package includes medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, parental leave, family medical leave, volunteer time off and additional leave programs, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits and discounts. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contributions, and other requirements and conditions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Below is the starting salary or hourly range for this position, although offers may differ based on the candidate's location, job-specific knowledge, skills and experience.</p></div><div class="title">US Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$61,500</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$86,205 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To learn more about our Privacy Statement follow this link - <a href="https://tactilemedical.com/privacy-statement/">https://tactilemedical.com/privacy-statement/</a></p> <p>To learn more about our California Privacy Notice follow this link - <a href="https://tactilemedical.com/california-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">https://tactilemedical.com/california-privacy-notice/</a></p></div>