Compliance Officer - County Attorney's Office - Unassigned Division

THIS POSITION WORKS IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND MONITORS COMPLIANCE RELATED MATTERS SUCH AS HIPAA, ADA, IN ADDITION TO OTHER STATE/FEDERAL LAWS AND/OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO HAMILTON COUNTY GENERAL GOVERNMENT. Under general supervision, the Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive compliance program for Hamilton County Government to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The Compliance Officer will collaborate with various departments, divisions and stakeholders to ensure compliance, protect confidentiality, and promote the delivery of high-quality services to the County’s constituents. Areas with a specific focus on compliance include but are not limited to: privacy, information security, procurement, healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, health care billing, and federal government requirements.

THIS POSITION WORKS IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND MONITORS COMPLIANCE RELATED MATTERS SUCH AS HIPAA, ADA, IN ADDITION TO OTHER STATE/FEDERAL LAWS AND/OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO HAMILTON COUNTY GENERAL GOVERNMENT. Under general supervision, the Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive compliance program for Hamilton County Government to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The Compliance Officer will collaborate with various departments, divisions and stakeholders to ensure compliance, protect confidentiality, and promote the delivery of high-quality services to the County’s constituents. Areas with a specific focus on compliance include but are not limited to: privacy, information security, procurement, healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, health care billing, and federal government requirements.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the number of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.

• Compliance Reports:
  The Compliance Officer will provide regular reports to the Rules, Legislative, and Compliance Committee of the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County (the “RLCC”).
• Compliance Program Development:
  Develop, implement, and oversee the Compliance Program that aligns with legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards (including but not limited to health department, EMS, human resources), and best practices and is designed to prevent, monitor, detect and respond to compliance concerns. The program should follow current laws as well as consider the compliance obligations for government contracts and other related considerations.
• Policies and Procedures:
  Establish and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures that address compliance-related issues, including but not limited to ADA, privacy, information security, fraud, waste, and abuse prevention. Assist in updating and ensuring that the online presence (including the website) of the County meets current ADA, information security, privacy and PCI compliance requirements.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders on compliance policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Risk Assessment:
  Conduct regular risk assessments to identify areas of potential non-compliance, evaluate associated risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Auditing and Monitoring:
  Perform regular audits and monitoring activities to assess compliance with policies, identify potential violations, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Reporting and Investigations:
  Investigate compliance concerns,…