Risk Manager (Compliance, Integrity, & Legal)

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
Mercy Care is seeking a Risk Manager (Compliance, Integrity, Legal) to join our team, comprised of 300 plus colleagues. Mercy Care Atlanta is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This position is a combined position to include Compliance, Integrity, Privacy and Risk Management for Saint Joseph's Health System (SJHS). In addition, position will have responsibility for managing all legal documents for SJHS. As the Chief Integrity and Privacy Officer (CIPO) at SJHS, you will play a pivotal role in fostering an ethical and compliant culture within our healthcare delivery system.
Position Summary:

• Facilitate an ethical and compliant culture in SJHS's healthcare delivery and business practices
• Collaborate with Leadership Team to achieve compliance goals and requirements
• Act as resource staff to SJHS Board Compliance & Integrity Committee
• Provide leadership and direct responsibility in various areas including:

• Annual compliance and privacy work plan
• Compliance education and policy development
• Investigation and resolution of compliance issues
• Management reporting (to SJHS Board and Trinity Health)
• Annual internal audits in collaboration with staff and Trinity Health

• Participation in risk assessment and management
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on HIPAA
• Ensure enforcement of privacy policies and HIPAA compliance
• Oversee employee privacy training and develop HIPAA-compliant procedures
• Conduct HIPAA risk assessments to evaluate existing policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance with the privacy program and investigate incidents
• Develop, manage, and implement processes to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations

• Coordinate privacy matters related to information systems with Director of Information Systems
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of Risk Management & Patient Safety Program
• Coordinate initiatives with Trinity Health's Insurance and Risk Management Services Department

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or other post-graduate degree in health services administration, clinical services, health care law, or related field of study is valued. valued
• Minimum five years of healthcare industry experience
• Leadership role and participation in compliance program activities and/or risk management
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations and guidelines
• Public relations, communication, and project management experience preferred
• Broad knowledge of healthcare, compliance, government regulations, and risk management
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Customer service orientation with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.