Senior Corporate Compliance Specialist

Medical Mutual; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centers

Gym membership reimbursement

On-site cafeteria

Employee bonus program

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company HС

Parental leave after 120 days

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Medical Mutual is seeking a compliance professional to strengthen its privacy program in a hybrid Brooklyn, OH setting. You will investigate privacy issues, guide HIPAA and breach notification matters, and coordinate with departments to implement remediation and reporting for state and federal agencies.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in compliance, and preferred certifications (CCEP/CHC). Strong MS Office, data analysis, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• JD or Master’s in business or health administration preferred.
• 5+ years experience in compliance or related field.
• Compliance certification (CCEP or CHC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and resolves privacy and compliance concerns; documents findings and corrective actions.
• Serves as SME on HIPAA Privacy Rule and Breach Notification Rule; guides compliance and regulatory matters.
• Conducts internal risk reviews; collaborates with departments for effective mitigation and response.
• Supports external audits and prepares reporting for governance committees.
• Executes daily operations of the compliance department; trains team members.
• Leads process improvements in data collection and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

Ethics and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or Master’s in business or health administration preferred

5+ years experience in compliance

CCEP or CHC certification preferred

Job description

Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.

Note: This is a hybrid position located in Brooklyn, OH, with a three-day per week onsite requirement.

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Job Summary:

Supports Medical Mutual's privacy program. Utilizes established internal controls, auditing, and monitoring mechanisms to detect potential noncompliance. Conducts investigations into reported and detected impermissible disclosures, documenting findings, conducting risk assessments, preparing breach notifications, and assists in implementing remediation plans. Serves as a subject matter expert on the application of applicable privacy laws, regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations. Collaborates with business partners to promote adherence to compliance policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation of reporting, documentation, and readiness activities for state and federal agencies and internal governance committees. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Investigates and resolves reported, or otherwise identified, privacy and compliance concerns; documents findings and corrective actions. Collaborates, as necessary, with other departments with respect to identified compliance issues.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on topics and issues related to the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, providing guidance on compliance and regulatory matters. Monitors and interprets industry trends and regulatory changes to address new challenges and requirements, facilitating change adoption across impacted areas.
• Conducts internal reviews of risk topics identified on the compliance work plan. Collaborates with operational departments to ensure compliance integration for effective risk mitigation, monitoring, and resolution of detected compliance issues. Supports responses to external audits, as needed.
• Executes daily operational responsibilities of the compliance department, including hotline monitoring and triaging of reported issues and inquiries. Trains and provides guidance to team members on departmental processes.
• Leads process improvement initiatives to enhance compliance data collection and reporting.
• Develops compliance policies and education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• JD or Master's degree in business or health administration preferred.
• 5+ years experience in compliance or related field.

Professional Certification(s):

• Compliance certification (CCEP or CHC) preferred.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in understanding regulatory requirements and applying to business operations.
• Advanced skills in MS Office suite; strong data analysis and visualization capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• High ethical standards; strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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