Corporate Compliance Officer & Director of Audit & HIPAA Privacy

About the role

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Corporate Compliance Officer & Director of Audit & HIPAA Privacy on our Corporate Compliance team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Garnet Health Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues and concerns arising within the organization.
• Collaborates with the Board of Directors and the CEO to ensure that all directors, officers and employees are properly educated about, and maintain compliance with, the applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal regulatory agencies, Garnet Health policies and procedures, and the Garnet Health Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Reports jointly to the CEO and the Board Audit & Compliance Committee.
• Functions as the HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Provides supervision and direction to the Compliance Audit Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in a Healthcare field (required).
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a healthcare organization, five (5) of which must have been in a Compliance Leadership role.
• Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, human resources, audit, compliance procedures, laws, and regulations required.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral) with peers, staff, legal counsel, physicians, and Board (including large group presentations).
• Ability to lead, guide, and direct the corporate-wide compliance program.
• Working knowledge of regulatory rules and consequences of non-compliance, such as those for Medicare and Medicaid.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy required.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and demonstrated continuing education to maintain best practices as a compliance expert required.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in Compliance, Audit, and HIPAA functions through continuing education, seminars, trade associations, government contacts, etc.
• Required Certification/Registration: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) required; Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) preferred but not required.
• Physical Requirements: Travel to multiple facilities required.
• Working Conditions: Clean, well‑lighted, heated or ventilated facility; no routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Ability to perform full anatomical range of motion; visual and aural acuity; finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking; ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks; critical thinking, analytical skills, flexibility; ability to multi‑task; detailed attention to work in an environment with uncontrolled interruptions; sensitivity to customer needs and expectations; may be subject to irregular hours including evenings or weekends for operational and community events as necessary.

Benefits

Garnet Health supports career growth and professional potential, offering resources to help you excel, tuition reimbursement programs for continued education, and comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits designed to fit individual and family needs. The inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills, and perspectives to the success of the system, colleagues, communities, and patients.

Pay

Compensation for the role is $146,094 - $182,618 annual. Garnet Health System provides this range to comply with New York State salary transparency law. The range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. Compensation may vary based on factors such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal