Regulatory Operations Records Specialist

Abbott; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Operations Records Specialist to support regulatory, operations and compliance activities for Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Toxicology – US Workplace. This role provides regulatory research, document management, contract support, and audit preparation, partnering with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable laws.

You will maintain records of regulatory filings, certifications, and compliance activities, and support training and credentialling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field or equivalent paralegal experience.
• 2+ years of experience in legal support, regulatory support, compliance, or similar environment.
• Foundational understanding of healthcare, workplace, or regulated industry requirements.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory and legal research related to drug testing, occupational health, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory changes (e.g., DOT, workplace drug testing, HIPAA) and summarize impacts for internal stakeholders.
• Support development, review, and version control of policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with operations, HR, sales, and client services to operationalize compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, investigations, and compliance reviews through documentation gathering and tracking.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, templates, and client-facing materials under direction of Legal.
• Maintain accurate records of regulatory filings, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Track and elevate potential compliance risks or issues to Legal or Compliance leadership.
• Support employee training efforts by preparing materials and tracking completion.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal, health, and business information.
• Manage the process for credentialling nurses and physicians within the Medical Review Office and Occupational Health Service teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field or equivalent paralegal experience

Job description

Abbott in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Operations Records Specialist to support regulatory, operations and compliance activities for Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Toxicology – US Workplace. This role provides regulatory research, document management, contract support, and audit preparation, partnering with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable laws.

You will maintain records of regulatory filings, certifications, and compliance activities, and support training and credentialling