Description

Compliance and Privacy Officer 
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Compliance and Privacy Officer (CPO) to provide strategic leadership over the organization’s compliance and privacy programs. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive program that promotes an ethical culture and ensures adherence to federal and state healthcare laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Serving as the organization’s Privacy Officer, the CPO partners closely with Information Security to ensure compliance with all applicable privacy requirements. The CPO leads system-wide compliance and privacy initiatives, advises leaders across the organization, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on regulatory compliance, risk management, and ethical standards.

The CPO provides regular updates and reports to the Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership and the Board (or designated committee) on compliance and privacy program performance and activities.

Benefits:
Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
Dental and Vision insurance
BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
Paid Time Off
Education assistance program
Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions 
Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s compliance and privacy program
Ensure adherence to federal and state healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute)
Conduct risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities to identify and address compliance risks
Develop and maintain compliance and privacy policies, standards, and work plans
Oversee investigations of compliance concerns and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken
Lead compliance and privacy education and training programs across the organization
Partner with leadership, Human Resources, and Information Security to support regulatory compliance and enforcement of standards
Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance to leadership on emerging requirements
Report on compliance and privacy program performance to executive leadership and the Board
Lead privacy breach response and coordinate required notifications and mitigation efforts

About Boulder Community Health 
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. 

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Requirements

Qualifications 
-Bachelor’s degree required.
-Master’s Degree in hospital or business administration, or related field or J.D., preferred, (e.g., MHA, MPA, MBA).
-Certification in healthcare compliance and/or privacy, preferred.
-Minimum 7 years of experience in healthcare compliance or related activities is required, with at least 3 years in a leadership role preferred.