Vinfen-posted 11 days ago
$65,000 - $80,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Cambridge, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting with ensuring organizational adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing the service to persons served by Vinfen. The role conducts audits and investigations, monitors compliance with laws and accreditation standards, and promotes a culture of compliant practice across the organization. Working with the Director of Compliance and the Lead Internal Auditor, the Compliance Specialist will help to make recommendations to improve policies and procedures, as well as help run the policy and procedure process at Vinfen. May work with outside auditors at the direction of others to reconcile discrepancies or support the external auditing function.

  • Regulatory Compliance and Monitoring:
  • Helps to track changes to relevant federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, providing support to the process for updating policies and procedures.
  • Conducts investigations related to HIPAA violations and helps implement findings and recommendations.
  • Policies and Procedures :
  • Collaborates with Compliance Team and Quality Team to manage process for policy development, editing, and approval.
  • Audit and Investigation:
  • Conducts in-depth audits and investigations, both finance related and other matters as directed by the Compliance Team, including making recommendations on process improvements.
  • Develops and monitors audit schedules and protocols.
  • Assists in the development and testing of audit tools.
  • Travels to assigned program and office locations to conduct audits or investigations.
  • Prepares reports to provide to Compliance Team, the field and Quality Department on findings.
  • Tracks trends in audit and investigation findings.
  • Training:
  • Provides support to the development and implementation of training and support to field staff on process improvements and compliance needs.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintains Compliance databases and tracking systems.
  • Helps generate reports as needed.
  • Documents corrective actions and help monitor completion.
  • Performs other related duties, as required.
  • At least one year of experience in compliance, audit, or regulatory experience in healthcare or human services setting.
  • Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work on time-sensitive matters
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with a certain degree of creativity and latitude
  • Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel to program sites on an as needed basis.
  • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy and Security rules, as well as relevant state and federals as to mental health and other relevant requirements
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the audit field
  • Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
  • Organizational, analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
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