Privacy & Compliance Manager at Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board Inc

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Privacy Management, Compliance Management, HIPAA Risk Assessment, Policy Development, Internal Audit, Training and Education, Risk Mitigation, Cultural Competence, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Organizational Integrity, Health Regulations, Immunization Compliance, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development

Industry

Public Health

Description

Job Summary: The Privacy & Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s privacy and compliance programs. This includes ensuring adherence to federal and state laws, accreditation standards, and internal policies regarding the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). The Manager conducts HIPAA risk assessments, develops and updates policies, oversees the compliance program and internal audit, and chairs compliance committees. This role provides regular reports to senior management and the board, leads compliance training and education, and identifies and mitigates compliance risks across the organization. Essential Functions: • Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy and compliance policies and procedures. • Ensure organizational compliance with federal/state laws and accreditation standards. • Conduct HIPAA risk assessments and recommend improvements. • Manage the compliance program, internal audit, and organizational integrity initiatives. • Chair and serve on compliance and integrity committees. • Provide regular compliance reports to senior management and the board. • Lead the development and delivery of compliance training and education programs. • Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions. Requirements: • Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work. • Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations. • Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies. • Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations as applies to position. • Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff. • Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect. • Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills. • Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate. • Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests. • Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect. • Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. • Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality. • Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Law, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related discipline and one (1) years of relevant experience. The experience required for supervisory/management positions will be inclusive of at least one (1) years of supervisory/management experience. Preferred: Master’s degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, JD, or MPH) with a focus on compliance, privacy, or risk management. Preferred certifications: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US or CIPP/G) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar credential The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal. Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks. Employee Health Requirements: Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

The Privacy & Compliance Manager oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies. This role includes conducting risk assessments, managing compliance programs, and providing reports to senior management.