Position: Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Level: Executive
Reports To: Network Chief Legal Counsel
Vacancies: 1
Location: South Burlington, VT, United States
Travel: Up to 20%
Visa Support: Not available
Compensation:
Salary Range: $266,194 - $399,291 (USD)
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Relocation Package: Partial
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO) to serve as the senior leader responsible for overseeing, designing, administering, educating, and continuously improving compliance and privacy programs across their healthcare network. This position is pivotal in maintaining ethical and legal standards while addressing regulatory requirements in Vermont and northern New York.
The CCPO reports to multiple stakeholders to ensure the independence and integrity of their role:
Direct Reporting:
Network Board of Trustees Audit Committee.
Senior Management as needed.
President/CEO and/or Audit Committee Chair as necessary.
Operational Reporting:
Reports to the Network General Counsel for coordination and organizational effectiveness, with safeguards for independent judgment.
The CCPO supervises a team of 12, including Compliance and Privacy Officers, Managers, Supervisors, Analysts, Specialists, and Auditors. They also collaborate with senior management and act as the primary contact for compliance and privacy matters with State and Federal agencies.
Responsibilities
Oversee the design, administration, and improvement of compliance and privacy programs.
Report directly to the Audit Committee, Senior Management, and the CEO/Chair as appropriate.
Lead and manage a team of compliance and privacy professionals.
Collaborate with senior leadership and the General Counsel to identify and address compliance and privacy needs.
Serve as the primary liaison with State and Federal agencies for compliance or privacy-related issues.
Work closely with the Information Services Security Officer and leadership at partner affiliates.
Ensure adherence to laws governing healthcare reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and patient privacy.
Qualifications
Education:
Juris Doctor strongly preferred or a Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, or a related field.
Experience:
5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare compliance and privacy, including management experience in a hospital or healthcare system.
Familiarity with health care reimbursement systems, fraud and abuse laws, and patient privacy laws.
Proven experience managing billing and regulatory compliance issues, organizational ethics, and corporate responsibility matters.
Demonstrated ability to work in complex organizational settings with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Key Skills and Competencies
Strategic leadership in compliance and privacy.
Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
Ability to build and manage effective teams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
This role offers an opportunity to lead a critical function within a dynamic healthcare network, driving compliance and privacy excellence across the organization.