ClearWellness - Sr. Legal Counsel & HIPAA Compliance Officer (100% Remote)

ClearWellness is dedicated to improving the quality of life of seniors and their caregivers. ClearWellness integrates Certified Health and Wellness Coaching augmented by smart technology to provide support and peace of mind for families of seniors living independently or in senior care facilities. ClearWellness monitors and enhances the emotional, physical and social well-being of our senior citizen members. Additionally, ClearWellness alleviates stress experienced by the senior’s caregivers (such as adult children or other family members) by addressing evolving senior needs.  Of the more than 54 million Americans over the age of 65 and their caregivers, ClearWellness markets to a subset that includes seniors living in senior care facilities.  ClearWellness is a subsidiary of ClearCaptions, a leading provider of phone captioning services.

For more information about our services please visit clearwellness.com.

The kind of people we look for:

• Versatile people who thrive on variety and challenge
• Excited about working in a fast-paced environment.
• Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture.
• Takes initiative, pushes boundaries, motivated to innovate.
• Individuals with a growth mindset who want to use their learning and relationship-building skills.
• Align with our company core values: Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Service and Quality.

Position Summary:

The Senior Legal Counsel & HIPAA Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures within ClearWellness to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), safeguarding patient health information (PHI) by conducting risk assessments, monitoring data access, investigating potential breaches, and educating staff on privacy practices. In addition to overseeing ClearWellness’ HIPAA program, the Senior Legal Counsel & HIPAA Compliance Officer will work on a wide range of business legal matters associated with all aspects of a health and wellness focused organization including state and federal regulatory issues, contract review and negotiation, BAA review and privacy policies.

This is a Remote/Work from Home position reporting to the Chief Regulatory & Compliance officer.

What you will do:

• Develop, review, update, and communicate HIPAA compliance policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular HIPAA audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews to identify gaps or vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Implement and oversee appropriate technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to mitigate identified regulatory risks.
• Monitor ongoing compliance activities and support compliance programs to ensure continued adherence to HIPAA and applicable legal standards.
• Investigate incidents of suspected or reported HIPAA breaches and manage required reporting in accordance with Federal and State Laws and HIPPA guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive HIPAA training programs, including regular updates to ensure staff awareness of regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Review and manage contracts with third-party vendors who access PHI to ensure they comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents with third parties, including vendors that access or process PHI.
• Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and coordination with external counsel and third-party law firms as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, IT staff, legal counsel, and senior management to address HIPAA concerns and implement compliance strategies.
• Provide strategic and accurate legal advice to executive leadership and various departments to support business objectives
• Collaborate as needed with the Senior Legal Counsel in ClearCaptions to ensure overall alignment on high-risk legal matters.
• Advise on and ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting the organization.
• Manage the Company’s Consumer focused policies and agreements including the Privacy Policy, CCPA, DOPPA and Terms of Use agreements.
• Monitor changes to legislation and regulatory guidance and assess their impact on organization policies and operations of ClearWellness.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Bar admission in good standing, licensed to practice in one or more states.
• 10 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
• Previous Experience as a HIPAA Compliance Officer.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA regulations, including Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Enforcement Rule.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address potential compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train staff and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Preferred experience, skills, and knowledge.

◦ Experience implementing a HIPAA compliance program from start to finish. ◦ ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices and 21 CFR 820 experience a plus. ◦ General health care related compliance programs.

• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion, make sound decisions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.
• Proficient in MS Office, modern communication tools for virtual teams (e.g., MS Teams).

Physical Demands:

• Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
• Sitting, standing, and walking (95-100%)
• Keyboarding (40-60%)
• Viewing computer monitor, tablet and cell phone screen requiring close vision (95-100%)

Work Environment:

• 100% Remote: Work environment is at home.

Compensation:

$175,000 to $187,000/yr plus 18% bonus determined by competitive market analysis and internal equity considerations. Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and business needs. For details on our comprehensive benefits program, visit www.clearcaptions.com/careers to explore our total rewards package.

Intrigued to learn more? When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.

ClearCaptions is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

ClearCaptions does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without a current or future need for Visa sponsorship.

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