Healthcare compliance specialist

Telehealth platform handling patient data across multiple states and we need someone making sure we stay compliant with HIPAA, state regulations, and everything else healthcare throws at us. One mistake with patient privacy could sink the company so this role matters.

Compliance responsibilities

Audit our systems regularly checking that patient data is encrypted, access is properly controlled, and we are following HIPAA requirements everywhere. Review new features before launch making sure they do not introduce compliance risks. Handle business associate agreements with vendors who touch patient data ensuring they meet our standards. Manage data breach protocols so if something happens we respond correctly and fast. Train our team on compliance requirements since engineers and support staff need to understand the rules. Monitor regulatory changes across states where we operate updating policies when laws change. Conduct risk assessments identifying where we might be vulnerable. Document everything for audits because regulators want proof we are doing things right.

Deep compliance expertise needed

Several years working in healthcare compliance specifically with HIPAA and patient data protection. Experience conducting audits and risk assessments finding problems before regulators do. Understanding of state telehealth regulations since rules vary everywhere. Comfortable reviewing technical systems and asking engineers the right questions about security. Strong documentation skills creating policies and procedures that actually make sense. Experience handling business associate agreements and vendor compliance. Knowledge of data breach response protocols and notification requirements. Ability to explain complex compliance issues to non-compliance people clearly.