Yvonne Roberts
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic Chief Compliance Officer with expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy development. Successfully led compliance programs across multi-site operations, enhancing organizational integrity and fostering a culture of accountability within healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Compliance Officer
Sandhills Medical
Camden
10.2025 - Current
- Led compliance program governance and regulatory strategy, mitigating organizational risk across multi-site FQHC operations.
- Oversaw enterprise-wide compliance, privacy, and risk strategy in executive leadership role.
- Communicated organizational updates to CEO and Board of Directors weekly.
Director of Risk and Compliance / Compliance Officer
Sandhills Medical
Camden
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted enterprise risk assessments, led HIPAA breach investigations, developed policies, and presented actionable compliance reports to the board.
- Directed compliance and risk management programs to ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate potential risks.
- Oversaw emergency preparedness compliance and internal auditing strategy to enhance organizational resilience and accountability.
Senior Compliance Analyst
Centene Corporation
Remote
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed compliance audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to regulations and promote ethical standards.
- Conducted compliance audits to ensure regulatory adherence across all departments.
- Led compliance investigations on conflicts of interest and excluded party screenings, enhancing organizational integrity.
- Developed policies and procedures to align with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues effectively.
Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer
Cooperative Health (FQHC)
Columbia
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Led HIPAA breach response, internal investigations, regulatory audits, and board reporting.
- Developed enterprise compliance training and monitoring programs to enhance regulatory understanding and adherence.
- Oversaw compliance, risk management, and medical records departments to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
- Supervised team of 15 employees, facilitating efficient daily operations and ensuring compliance with policies.
Health Information & Privacy Manager /HIPAA Privacy Officer
Cooperative Health (FQHC)
Columbia
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed and administered HIPAA Privacy Program, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information for 60,000+ patients.
- Managed HIM operations, conducting thorough privacy risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance data protection.
- Led team in implementing patient care strategies at community health center.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
- Managed budgets and resources to optimize operational effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Compliance & Privacy Coordinator/HIPAA Privacy Officer
Cooperative Health (FQHC)
Columbia
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented HIPAA privacy and corporate compliance policies to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Conducted investigations and training while monitoring compliance activities to uphold privacy protocols.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment management for efficient service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients to enhance support.
- Managed electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information and documentation.
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLBachelor of Health Services -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSix Sigma Green Belt -
Purdue University
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare compliance
- HIPAA oversight
- Risk management
- Auditing and monitoring
- Fraud risk assessment
- Internal investigations
- Policy development
- Crisis management
- Compliance ethics
- Compliance process optimization
- Team leadership
- Board governance
- Interest management
Credentials
- MHA
- LSSGB
Earlier Career Experience
Epidemiology Specialist, Bethesda/Baptist Healthcare - South Florida
March 2017 – October 2017
Supported hospital-wide compliance with Joint Commission, EPA, and infection control standards, ensuring regulatory readiness and audit preparedness.
Backgrounds Team Lead & Credentialing Specialist, Cross Country Healthcare
2012-2017
Led background screening operations with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and data integrity. Oversaw team performance, ensured adherence to screening protocols, and managed escalations related to adverse findings and employment eligibility risks. Strengthened quality control processes and maintained compliance with federal and state screening requirements, reducing organizational exposure to hiring-related risks.
Managed end-to-end provider credentialing and recredentialing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational standards. Verified licensure, certifications, and exclusions (e.g., OIG, SAM) to mitigate compliance and reputational risk. Maintained accurate provider records and supported audit readiness through documentation integrity and adherence to credentialing timelines and controls.
Timeline
Chief Compliance Officer
Sandhills Medical
10.2025 - Current
Director of Risk and Compliance / Compliance Officer
Sandhills Medical
06.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Compliance Analyst
Centene Corporation
12.2024 - 06.2025
Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer
Cooperative Health (FQHC)
03.2021 - 12.2024
Health Information & Privacy Manager /HIPAA Privacy Officer
Cooperative Health (FQHC)
08.2020 - 03.2021
Compliance & Privacy Coordinator/HIPAA Privacy Officer
Cooperative Health (FQHC)
10.2017 - 08.2020
Master of Health Administration -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Health Services -
Florida Atlantic University
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Purdue University