Safety and Compliance Officer – Sample A (2017)

Responsible To: Chief Operations Officer

Purpose of the Position: The Safety and Compliance Officer is responsible for implementation and monitoring of the [CHC] safety and compliance programs. This position provides assistance to the Chief Operations Officer to ensure the organization meets all standards, rules, and regulations set forth by federal, state, and local governing agencies. The Safety and Compliance Officer works closely with the Operations Officer to ensure the organization maintains current and relevant policies and procedures throughout all clinic sites.

Essential Duties:

  1. Monitors and maintains compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other federal, state and local safety guidelines;
  2. Maintains confidentiality and privacy processes;
  3. Collaborates with Chief Operations Officer, Facility Coordinator, Systems Administrator, and other regulatory staff as needed to implement and monitor safety and compliance guidelines, programs, policies, and procedures;
  4. Engages in safety preparedness and ensures updating of materials and procedures;
  5. Actively participates in the safety process as chairperson of the Safety & Emergency Management Committee;
  6. Conducts research on safety and compliance and uses data to improve and or update current processes;
  7. Produces timely reports on a regular basis to Chief Operations Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and other supervisory staff as needed;
  8. Assists in writing and revising policies and procedures relevant to organizational operations and compliance;
  9. Completes reports to external agencies as needed;
  10. Serves as liaison between inter-organization departments and/or external agencies and organizations as required;
  11. Assists in FTCA resolution and documentation;
  12. Seeks to coordinate and streamline process changes, alignment of patient and employee safety, risk and quality through the Compliance & Risk Management Committee;
  13. Maintains relevant trainings as required;
  14. Participates in improving [CHC] performance, processes, or programs through quality improvement which will be demonstrated in at least one instance annually.
  15. Completes other duties as requested and required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, listening, and presenting
  • Ability to type 45 wpm
  • Knowledge of medical and legal terminology
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Strong commitment to [CHC] mission
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
  • Ability to analyze, assess, problem solve
  • Knowledge of community health care systems
  • Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, PCMH and other relevant compliance, regulatory, and safety agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in safety, health sciences, business, or related field
  • Two years’ experience in the healthcare field with specialization in safety and compliance

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Continuous sitting, standing, walking.
  • Normal manual dexterity.
  • Correctable vision and hearing.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak clearly.