Compliance and Privacy Specialist - Remote
About Us
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. Join us today and live our values: lead with heart, cultivate trust, go beyond. Position Summary 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. Under direction of CPM, they will assist in the tracking, monitoring, and documenting of all reported privacy complaints and/or incidents. Additionally, this individual will organize and maintain policies and contracts, as well as assist with external audits.
What You Will Do
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 What You Will Bring 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 You'll Benefit From At Careforth your well-being matters. With flexible schedules, a remote-first culture, and a nationally recognized wellness program, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. Discover how we invest in you: https://careforth.com/careers/#benefits The pay range for this position is $56,200 - $82,900. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. #LI-Remote (Role is remote; however, we are unable to hire candidates residing in California) Hours are flexible 8-5p, 7-3p, 10-6p. Join Our Award Winning Team 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. Apply now! For more information, please visit www.Careforth.com. Careforth is an Equal Opportunity Employer* DISCLAIMER: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. *Careforth supports families with diverse backgrounds and as an equal opportunity employer, we seek employees who reflect the diverse population we serve. Careforth complies with all applicable laws concerning hiring and employment practices and is firmly committed to fostering and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. We pledge to hire, train, and promote our employees without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. Careforth strives to create experiences that are accessible and welcoming to everyone, including making www.careforth.com and the careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, inquire about a specific accessibility need or the accessibility of our website, or if you need assistance completing an application process, please contact People & Culture at 866-797-2333.