Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) has an exciting opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Specialist to join our team and help ensure our organization remains compliant, efficient, and prepared for future challenges. As a Risk & Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting our Risk and Compliance Office. Your work will include policy management, auditing, compliance education, and ensuring our operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. As part of your responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to internal and external audits, the Risk & Compliance program, and be involved in special projects that will further enhance NVRH's commitment to legal excellence and patient care.

What you'll do day to day:

• Policy Management: Manage the organization's policy database by updating policies, monitoring for changes, troubleshooting system issues, and providing user training.
• Quality Support System (SQSS) Administration: Handle public inquiries, document low-risk occurrences, and train staff on policy management and quality systems.
• Auditing and Compliance Support: Plan and conduct audits, monitor corrective actions, and prepare compliance reports.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, conduct investigations, audit medical records, provide HIPAA training, and educate staff on risk and compliance.
• Additional Responsibilities: Research compliance regulations, manage special projects, support departmental meetings, and communicate professionally with staff.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Communicate professionally, empathetically, and respectfully across various perspectives and educational levels.
• Maintain compliance with department policies, procedures, and quality/safety standards.
• Education: High school degree/GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of legal experience in a healthcare or legal setting. Basic understanding of legal or medical terminology.

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly(tm) by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, as well as surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 33,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.