Legal and Compliance Specialist

Inovalon•Bowie, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building. Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare's greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve. The Legal and Compliance Specialist supports legal, compliance and risk management activities across the enterprise. This individual contributor role performs and assists with a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, legal operations, compliance audits, risk assessments, policies and procedures, training and education and compliance monitoring activities. In addition, this role will support the enterprise risk management function and related tasks. One of the most critical aspects of this role is the ability to conduct and report investigations (i.e. employee relations, non-compliance, etc.) This role is located in our Bowie, MD office and the team is in the office 2-3 days week.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of previous experience in legal operations, compliance, risk management or related fields.
Ability to work independently, use independent judgment and analyze risk.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively listen and communicate to varied levels.
Detail oriented and self-directed with excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to set priorities and work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
History of being a team player and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
High proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to create customized metrics reports and dashboards.
Demonstrate good judgment and professionalism and exhibit flexibility and versatility to provide support.
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a healthcare organization/company, law firm or healthcare-focused government agency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide legal and compliance operational support for a variety of topics to include risk assessment, privacy, enterprise risk, auditing/monitoring and policy governance.
Assist with audits in support of compliance, risk management, vendor operations and annual oversight activities.
Represent the department on a variety of projects and other cross-functional assignments.
Liaise with the business units and provide advisory support and direction related to operational inquiries.
Support compliance and privacy reviews and identify and identify gaps that may have risk implications.
Support internal and external responses to legal and compliance information and data requests (e.g., audits).
Monitor and analyze department metrics, track key performance indicators and develop corresponding reporting (e.g., dashboards, charts).
Support the implementation of legal technology solutions, including AI-driven platforms and automation tools.
Analyze, update, and draft legal and compliance policies and control procedures and support the enterprise's policy governance function.
Conduct research and analysis on various legal and compliance matters.
Provide general legal and administrative support to the members of Legal leadership team as needed (e.g., preparing meeting materials, scanning, photocopying, filing, creating binders, etc.).
Take on additional assignments and responsibilities as needed.
Maintain compliance with Inovalon's policies, procedures and mission statement.
Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon's Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position.
Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer.