Compliance Specialist – Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Position Summary Jorie AI is redefining healthcare operations through secure, intelligent automation and data-driven insights. As a Compliance Specialist with HIE experience, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, privacy, and compliance of our Health Information Exchange (HIE) and interoperability programs. This position bridges compliance, technology, and healthcare operations—ensuring that Jorie’s participation in HIEs aligns with federal and state privacy laws, as well as the organization’s broader compliance frameworks such as HIPAA. You will collaborate across IT, product, and client delivery teams to promote compliant data sharing and governance practices that protect patient information while supporting Jorie’s mission to transform healthcare efficiency. Key Responsibilities HIE and Data Governance • Serve as the subject matter expert for HIE compliance and interoperability standards within Jorie AI. • Support compliance of data exchange activities, consent management, and data use agreements across all HIE and payer interfaces. • Support design and implementation of secure data workflows for clinical and claims data exchange between Jorie, providers, and partners. • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles into AI and automation systems that process PHI/PII. Regulatory and Framework Alignment • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable state privacy regulations for all data exchange activities. • Contribute to ongoing compliance initiatives by maintaining control documentation, evidence collection, and process validation related to interoperability systems. • Support risk assessments for new integrations or APIs involving HIE data exchange and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting • Conduct regular audits of HIE transactions, data integrity, and access controls in collaboration with IT Security. • Track and report compliance metrics and incident trends to leadership and external assessors (e.g., ISP). • Participate in security event response, breach assessment, and root cause analysis when incidents involve HIE data or patient information. Training, Communication, and Leadership • Develop training programs to educate teams on HIE-specific compliance requirements, data governance, and privacy obligations. • Work closely with internal stakeholders (Compliance, IT, Engineering, Client Services) to maintain a unified understanding of regulatory expectations. • Serve as a liaison with external partners, auditors, and health data networks to ensure alignment with interoperability standards and exchange agreements. Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Compliance, Healthcare Administration, or Information Security required. Experience • 3–5 years of experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, or information security. • 2+ years of direct experience with Health Information Exchanges (HIE), data interoperability, or health data governance. • Experience working within organizations adhering to frameworks strongly preferred. • Background in healthcare technology, AI, or revenue cycle management is highly desirable. Skills & Competencies • Strong understanding of FHIR, HL7, TEFCA, and interoperability standards. • Expert knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, HITECH, and healthcare data sharing practices. • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable operational processes and technology controls. • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Proficiency with compliance management, audit, and risk tracking tools. Preferred Certifications • CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance) or CHPC (Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance) • CISA or CRISC • RHIA/ RHIT (Registered Health Information Administrator/ Technician) Apply tot his job