Compliance and Privacy Officer

$120,354 - $165,487/Yr

Larkin Bldg @ Exchange Street - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Senior

Buffalo, NY

About the position

The Compliance and Privacy Officer at Great Lakes Integrated Network (GLIN) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance, risk, and privacy programs to prevent unethical or improper conduct. This role involves monitoring compliance efforts, providing guidance to senior management, and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. The officer will direct internal audits and assess risks while maintaining the integrity of protected health information and operational quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance, risk, and privacy programs for GLIN.
• Monitor and report on compliance, privacy, and ethics efforts.
• Provide guidance to executive and senior management on compliance and privacy matters.
• Direct internal audit, HIPAA compliance, and corporate compliance functions.
• Assess risk and provide recommendations on policies and procedures.
• Direct internal audits based on risk evaluation.
• Maintain integration of compliance functions with legal and operational departments.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• At least 5 years of experience in healthcare law as a practicing attorney or comparable experience in a corporate/healthcare setting.
• Licensed to practice law in New York State, in good standing.
• NYS Driver's License required upon hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance and/or Healthcare Privacy preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range of $120,354-$165,486.75 annually based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work environment.