Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) has an exciting opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Specialist. NVRH seeks a Risk & Compliance Specialist to join our team and help ensure our organization remains compliant, efficient, and prepared for future challenges. As a Risk & Compliance Specialist, you will be critical in supporting our Risk and Compliance Office. Your work will include policy management, auditing, compliance education, and ensuring our operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. As part of your responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to internal and external audits, the Risk & Compliance program, and be involved in special projects that will further enhance NVRH's commitment to legal excellence and patient care.
What you’ll do day to day:
Policy Management
Manage the organization’s policy database by updating policies, monitoring for changes, troubleshooting system issues, and providing user training.
Quality Support System (SQSS) Administration
Handle public inquiries, document low-risk occurrences, and train staff on policy management and quality systems.
Auditing and Compliance Support
Plan and conduct audits, monitor corrective actions, and prepare compliance reports.
Risk Management
Identify and mitigate risks, conduct investigations, audit medical records, provide HIPAA training, and educate staff on risk and compliance.
Additional Responsibilities
Research compliance regulations, manage special projects, support departmental meetings, and communicate professionally with staff.
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the United Nations. The organization provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions to create well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont and employs over 700 dedicated staff.
Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, complimentary gym membership, affordable health/dental/vision plans, a 401k with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.
Don't miss this opportunity to be integral to NVRH's mission to provide excellent healthcare services while pursuing your passion for legal compliance and risk management. Apply now and contribute to our commitment to exceptional patient care!
Qualifications and Expectations
Communicate professionally, empathetically, and respectfully across various perspectives and educational levels.
Maintain compliance with department policies, procedures, and quality/safety standards.
Requirements: College degree, strong critical thinking and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, ability to manage multiple tasks independently, and practical problem-solving abilities.
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the United Nations. The organization provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions to create well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont and employs over 700 dedicated staff.
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