Clinical Compliance Coordinator

Altus Emergency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Emergency in Houston seeks a Clinical Compliance Coordinator to ensure patient care quality by enforcing regulatory standards across facility operations. The role develops and implements compliance programs, conducts regular audits, trains staff, and monitors processes to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, and administrative teams to interpret new requirements; document findings and report to the Director of Compliance.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP.
• Auditing and compliance assessment experience.
• Strong communication to staff about compliance standards.
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements and policies.
• Conduct regular audits of clinical operations and monitor adherence to protocols.
• Train staff on compliance issues and best practices; organize workshops.
• Identify risks and mitigate them through monitoring and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to address compliance issues.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Auditing Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Staff Training

Education

Healthcare degree or life sciences

Job description

Description

Job Title: Clinical Compliance Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Compliance

Summary:

A Clinical Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that facility and clinical activities adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies. Their duties typically include developing compliance programs, conducting audits, training staff on compliance issues, and monitoring overall facility operations to identify and mitigate risks. They play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and quality of all patient care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compliance Program Development
• Develop and implement compliance programs tailored to align with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Auditing and Monitoring
• Conduct regular audits of clinical patient operations.
• Monitor compliance with protocols and identify potential risks.
• Staff Training
• Train staff on compliance issues and best practices.
• Organize workshops and seminars to keep the team updated on regulations.
• Risk Management
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with other departments to address compliance issues.

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A degree in healthcare, life sciences, or a related field, nursing degree preferred.
• Freestanding Experience required
• Hospital and/or Micro-Hospital experienced also preferred
• Regulatory Knowledge Familiarity with regulations such as FDA guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Auditing Skills Experience in conducting audits and compliance assessments
• Experience understanding, performing and collecting data pertaining to QAPI, Infection Control, CLIA, and COLA.
• Communication Skills Ability to effectively communicate compliance standards to staff.
• Problem-Solving Skills Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve compliance issues.