Compliance Manager

About the role

Equip is on the lookout for a Compliance Manager to lead its compliance initiatives. This position is crucial for ensuring that the organization adheres to intricate healthcare regulations while fostering a culture of risk management improvement. The Compliance Manager will work closely with various teams to navigate the complexities of compliance in the healthcare sector.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough investigations into any breaches of policy and violations related to healthcare regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA and fraud-related issues.
• Assess and identify compliance risks by analyzing internal processes, new projects, and changes in regulatory frameworks.
• Design and implement monitoring programs to evaluate the success of risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance to staff, management, and executives regarding complex regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with policy owners to create and revise operational policies that address identified organizational risks.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, payers, and legal advisors for accreditation processes and audits.
• Develop and facilitate compliance training sessions for teams that interact with patients, ensuring that complex regulatory topics are communicated in an understandable manner.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends to proactively adjust compliance strategies as necessary.
• Prepare detailed reports on compliance activities and present findings to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of compliance within the organization by promoting awareness and understanding of compliance requirements among all employees.
• Assist in the development of risk assessment tools and methodologies to enhance the organization's compliance framework.
• Coordinate with external auditors during compliance audits and ensure that all necessary documentation is readily available.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience in healthcare compliance, preferably within a fast-paced startup environment.
• A minimum of 2 years spent on conducting, documenting, and resolving intricate compliance and privacy investigations.
• Proven track record in managing external audits, identifying root causes of compliance issues, and implementing corrective measures.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA/HITECH, state Medicaid laws, and OIG guidelines.
• Ability to think critically and juggle multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance and build effective relationships across the organization.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a rapidly growing healthcare startup environment.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Previous involvement in developing compliance training programs.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in HIPAA/HITECH regulations
• Understanding of state Medicaid requirements
• Knowledge of OIG compliance standards
• Familiarity with corporate compliance frameworks and best practices

Practical notes

• This position is fully remote, with no travel obligations.
• Equip provides a flexible Paid Time Off policy, recommending 3-5 weeks of vacation annually, in addition to 11 paid holidays.
• The company offers generous parental leave benefits.
• Employees enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance, with Equip covering a substantial portion of the premiums.
• Mental health support is available through employer-paid benefits via Spring Health (Guardian), which includes free therapy and coaching sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered for mental health, legal, and financial support.
• The HealthJoy platform is available to help navigate employee benefits.
• A 401K retirement plan option is provided.
• Employees receive a monthly stipend of $50 for home internet costs.
• A monthly stipend of $250 is available for co-working space expenses.
• An initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500 is provided to set up a home office.
• A refresh of the home office stipend of $200 is available every two years after the initial setup.
• Equip supplies a company laptop for work purposes.
• Accommodations for candidates with disabilities can be arranged by contacting accommodations@equip.health.

About the company

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery.