Vice President of Legal, Compliance

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The VP, Compliance is responsible for leading the compliance team to operate an effective compliance program. This leader is responsible for creating the culture of compliance within the company and creating the infrastructure and process for effective reporting of compliance concerns and effective oversight by the Board and senior executive team. Additionally, the VP, Compliance is responsible for identifying and assessing areas of compliance risk and developing and implementing plans to reduce risk and maintain compliance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structure and maintain a 7-element compliance program. 
• Report to the Governance & Risk Committee quarterly. 
• Serve as the company’s Compliance Officer and chair of Compliance Committee. 
• Strategically advising on compliance for new product development. 
• Serve as the company Privacy Officer for HIPAA purposes. 
• Create systems and processes for ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, state scope of practice and supervision rules, etc. 
• Develop and drive effective education and communication of compliance policies.  
• Drive organizational cohesion such that privacy and security policies align with the operational needs of the organization while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and are uniformly implemented throughout the organization.  
• Develop a culture of compliance such that all teammates are comfortable raising and reporting privacy concerns and incidents in a timely manner while knowing that such reporting is made in a safe environment free from retaliation for good faith reporting.  
• Investigate and analyze all potential HIPAA breaches. 
• Maintain all compliance policies and procedures. 
• Monitor compliance reporting, conduct investigations and document compliance reports. 
• Advise regarding and support annual SOC2 compliance audit. 
• Annual auditing of company compliance matters and adherence to procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) required plus at least 8 years of healthcare compliance program experience. Experience with medical groups and ambulatory care settings, preferred. Proven track record in the areas of compliance auditing and monitoring, investigation, risk assessment, enforcement and formulation of comprehensive audit policies, programs and plans. 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• General knowledge of business processes at a health care company. 
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal. 
• Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills, geared toward coordination and education. 
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative. High energy and personal presence as a component of superior leadership ability. 
• Excellent consensus building and negotiations skills. 
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest degree. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple constituencies. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with other senior leaders and staff. 

Pay Range: $190,000 - $240,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.

We are accepting applications for this position until a final candidate has been selected.  To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

Marathon Benefits Summary

We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week.

• Health and Well-Being: Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. 
• Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule