Business Compliance Officers are the principal experts for regulatory implementation, issue identification and remediation for their respective business areas. The Dental & Vision Compliance Officer maintains robust knowledge of compliance requirements, issues and impacted business processes specific to the Dental and Vision businesses.
COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead implementation of new and changed regulations by working with business stakeholders
Partner with business unit leaders to identify emerging trends and potential compliance risk areas
Develop, review and analyze functional unit or LOB specific metrics to monitor compliance
Develop, implement and oversee a business compliance program in alignment with the Enterprise Compliance Program
Partner with State and Federal Compliance Managers regarding impacts of legislation, regulations and other directives potentially impacting the business; monitor implementation plans and escalate significant barriers to leadership
Initiate, track and monitor corrective action plans resulting from regulatory examinations and other internal/external analyses and audits
Consult with business unit or matrix partners to support self-audits, internal audits and compliance certification activities
Provide subject matter expertise on compliance impacts of projects and other proposed activities
· Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior by undertaking enterprise compliance initiatives, compliance remediation, and training and communication initiatives
Identify and evaluate compliance best-practices across the enterprise and industry for implementation in business unit
Represent the corporation on regulatory and industry committees and projects as needed
PRIVACY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the adoption and implementation of published privacy standards and policies within assigned business area
Provide feedback on developed privacy policies, as appropriate
Ensure the creation of procedures to support published standards and policies
Provide risk information to support annual privacy risk assessments
Promote awareness, education and compliance with privacy issues within assigned business area
Participate on information incident teams when the incident involves assigned business area; provide support and remediate any gaps, as appropriate
Support the Enterprise Privacy Office in any privacy compliance related matters
Attend and actively participate in quarterly Privacy Steward meetings
Champion privacy program-related activities within assigned business area
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or equivalent experience; minimum 5+ years of compliance/regulatory experience
Strong knowledge of Cigna’s Dental and Vision businesses
Familiarity with insurance, healthcare, legal, government/regulatory environment to understand and articulate compliance barriers and suggest compliant alternatives
Ability to assess risk from multiple angles (compliance, regulatory, business)
Ability to synthesize the risk issues into actionable steps to mitigate
Ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with business leaders
Ability to act as a change agent for improvements: Compliance and Privacy risk mitigation
Diligence in oversight and monitoring
Superior verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills required
Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task in deadline driven environment with competing priorities.
Ability to work and make decisions independently
Results oriented with ability and willingness to work in matrix environment.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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