Responsibilities
• Coordinate, execute, and oversee the implementation and monitoring of the US Oncology (USON) Compliance/HIPAA program at the practice level.
• Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of USON policies and procedures related to compliance/HIPAA.
• Serve as the Privacy Officer at the practice level.
• Modify procedures to meet state‑specific rules and regulations and align them with individual field group or site practice policies.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Oversee monitoring and implementation of the Code of Ethics and Business Standards at the practice level.
• Create and maintain practice‑level compliance and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and risk management activities, monitor physician and employee compliance accountability.
• Facilitate internal compliance audits, oversee external audit procedures.
• Oversee training of providers and clinical staff in correct medical coding procedures as outlined by federal and state reimbursement guidelines.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising qualified staff members.
• Report/tracking possible privacy violations and work with site/area management to develop corrective action plans if appropriate.
• Understand and act on all HIPAA and healthcare compliance‑related changes.
• Act as the Privacy Officer for the practice and lead the Compliance committee.
• Audit documents to ensure billed services were documented as provided and documentation meets federal and state guidelines.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and provide guidance to practice leadership.
• Notify senior management of current compliance initiatives, implementation activities, and requests for policy changes.
• Train (initial and recurring) all employees to ensure understanding and adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations; assist with field training as needed during initial training phase.
Salary Level

$115,000 - $145,000 annual
Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent required;
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Administration or related degree preferred.
• Minimum seven years of related work experience in healthcare management, business/office reimbursement, compliance/regulatory affairs and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Minimum three years experience in a physician group setting required. Outpatient, oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Thorough, in‑depth understanding of HIPAA privacy and security regulations at the national and local levels, Medicare Parts A and B, CPT 4, ICD 9, and HCPCS coding, and local carrier processes and initiatives. Certification strongly preferred.
• Prior privacy officer experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with risk, safety, or quality management is a plus.
Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching; requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight correctable to 20/20; requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is exposed to conditions typical in a medical office setting.
Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources
Equal Opportunity Employment

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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