Compliance Specialist

Independent Health

. Execute, administer and monitor contractual and general/pharmacy regulatory compliance programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, particularly in pharmacy operations, including HIPAA and Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Proficient in contract management, compliance program development, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Regulatory Compliance ManagementContract AdministrationHealthcare ExperienceAnalytical Research SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ResearchPolicy DraftingCompliance MonitoringQuality AssuranceProgram ManagementPharmacy Operations KnowledgeContract NegotiationData ManagementIncident ReportingCredentialing Updates

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesProject ManagementIndependent JudgmentCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

WindowsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsTracking ToolsDashboards

Industry Keywords

HIPAAMedicareMedicaid340BSpecialty PharmacyCompliance ProgramsPharmacy LicensingPDMP Waivers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute, administer and monitor contractual and general/pharmacy regulatory compliance programs
Support contract and regulatory activities and act as liaison between Reliance Rx business units, parent Compliance Department, related departments, vendors and regulatory bodies
Conduct regulatory research and analysis regarding proposed, pending and effective laws, rules and regulations affecting pharmacy operations
Advise leadership and collaborate with pharmacy, business development and internal audit teams on regulatory and contractual compliance
Monitor federal and state laws, regulations and guidance related to pharmacy operations, specialty pharmacy, distribution, 340B, Medicare, Medicaid and HIPAA
Track regulatory changes and coordinate implementation of new and existing requirements
Develop and maintain processes for monitoring contractual and regulatory compliance
Collaborate on contract review, negotiation, implementation and administration
Facilitate contract processing, document management, approvals, signatures and record retention
Support Medicare and Medicaid enrollment across all states and US territories
Support pharmacy licensing renewals, PDMP waivers or zero reporting, licensing and credentialing updates, NCPDP profile renewals and payor credentialing
Develop and maintain compliance, privacy and security programs, policies, procedures, metrics, dashboards and tracking tools
Coordinate compliance training, onboarding, education, attestations, assessments and awareness activities
Facilitate committee activities, issue escalation, investigations, corrective action plans and regulatory inquiries
Support privacy and security monitoring, incident reporting, remediation, audits and government investigations
Address associate compliance, privacy, security and conflict-of-interest inquiries
Collaborate with operations, data management and internal audit on system access, controls and oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree required; an additional two (2) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Three (3) years of compliance, quality assurance/audit or program/process management experience required
Healthcare experience preferred
Experience with specialty pharmacy/pharmacy preferred
Experience with payor and regulatory enrollment and maintenance preferred
Advanced computer and Windows skills required
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software applications
Excellent research, analytical, composition, drafting, communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management and independent judgment skills
Ability to analyze legislation and implement and draft policies and procedures based on regulatory requirements
Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of compliance concepts, especially HIPAA
Initiative, creativity and organizational abilities
Proven examples of displaying Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, Supportive
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scorecard incentive eligibility
Full range of benefits
Generous paid time off
Hybrid work arrangement