Director OF Compliance

Workforce Classification: Hybrid Kinwell was founded on the principle of personalized, whole-hearted care for every patient. We believe the best healthcare is a conversation, and one that includes nutrition, fitness, sleep, and behavioral health. Our Clinicians and Clinic Support staff drive real change in their patient’s well-being. Along the way, we are setting a new standard for primary care, making it more accessible, impactful, and holistic. We are dedicated to building great places to work. We value all teammates and respect a diversity of thought, ideas, and cultures—all focused on the common goal of nurturing the health of those we serve. Kinwell fosters a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We bring agility to work every day and thrive on the opportunity to create something refreshing and new. This is where you come in. If you are looking for a new primary care opportunity, one based on the quality of care, not the quantity of patients, please consider our available positions. The Director of Compliance and Riskprovidessenior-level leadership and strategic oversight of the organization’s risk management activities, Compliance Program requirements, and regulatory compliance. This role promotes compliance with all federal and state healthcare regulations,maintainsa strong culture of ethical behavior, and safeguards patient information to improve operations. This is a hybrid position, with flexibility to come to our Mountlake Terrace office one day per week. The Director of Compliance and Riskwill also travel toKinwellclinics as needed. What you’ll do: Compliance, Risk, Privacy and Ethics Leadership Serve asKinwell’sCompliance & Ethics Officer and Privacy Official. Providestrategic guidance to executive leadership and the Board on emerging regulatory trends, enforcement risks, and organizational compliance posture. Promote organizational values and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Manage and mentor the Compliance team, ensuringalignment with organizationalstandardsand expectations. Develop and implement enterprise-wide compliance strategies, training, and communication programs. Present compliance updates to executive leadership. Serve as a liaison with external partners, including legal counsel, regulatory bodies, accreditation entities, and major stakeholders such as Premera. Lead risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action plans. Maintainexpertisein privacy laws (HIPAA/HITECH), enforcement trends, and internal controls. Oversee compliance and privacy initiatives, including coding audits and incident management. Manage privacy incidents,breachesand reporting obligations; conduct HIPAA risk assessments. Risk Management Identify, evaluate, and reduce risks that mayimpactpatient safety, clinical quality, or organizational operations. Serve as the primary liaison for Internal Audit and ensure robust internal controls, risk mitigation strategies, and audit readiness across the enterprise. Partner with operational and clinical leadership to strengthen processes, close gaps, and support strategic initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, and quality outcomes. Conduct complex risk analyses, clinical risk reviews, and systemwide trend assessments to proactivelyidentifyand mitigate high-impact threats to patient safety and organizational operations. Direct incident reporting systems, root-cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to drive high reliability and continuous improvement. Partner with operational and clinical leadership to strengthen processes, close gaps, and support strategic initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, and quality outcomes. Prepare risk assessments and present risk exposure trends to executive leadership and the Board. Cross-Functional Collaboration Chair and oversee the ComplianceCommitteegovernance, including planning,facilitationand follow-up activities. Establish andmaintaina strategic partnership with the IT and Information Security teams to ensure alignment across regulatory compliance, data protection, and enterprise risk management initiatives. Serve as a primary liaison to Premera Blue Cross, ensuring alignment on compliance programs, regulatoryrequirementsand risk management strategies. What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Eight years of progressive experience in compliance. Four years of experience leading a compliance program in a healthcare delivery organization. Two years of risk management experience in a healthcare delivery organization. Two years of privacy experience, with a preference for privacy experience in a healthcare delivery organization. Experience in program creation and implementation within a matrixed environment. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and oversight to non-technical operational functions, including cross-functional teams. Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance and privacy obligations. Strong business acumen and ability to oversee operational functions without deep technicalexpertise. Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex information to all levels of the organization. Proven ability to develop effective cross-functional relationships, including senior leadership and technical teams. Ability to develop strategy, lead change, and manage efficient operations Certified in Healthcare Compliance.(CHC)(Preferred) Experience partnering with IT, digital operations, and data‑governance teams to ensure compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment (direct technical experience not required).(Preferred) Working Environment Performed in a standard office environment. Occasional travelrequiredwithinKinwell’sservice area. Physical Requirements This is primarily a sedentary role with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This role requires the ability to use a keyboard and computer for extended periods of time and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone. Ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vaccine Requirement: KinwellHealth currently requires all teammates to provide proof of or complete a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption for influenza and Hepatitis B vaccines. Healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC recommended vaccines. Kinwell provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or other protected status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the American with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to our standard application and/or interview process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Kinwell. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team View email address on click.appcast.io if you are requesting an accommodation to participate in the application process. What we offer: Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Personal Funding Accounts (HSA, FSA, DCA) 401K Basic Life Insurance Disability-Short Term and Long-Term Supplemental Life and ADD&D Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying programs Employee Assistance Salary Range: $157,900.00 - $315,900.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr