Job Title
Compliance Manager
Department
Administrative
Reports To
Director of Risk & Compliance
Location
Administrative Office, Tigard, OR 97223
Position Type
Full‑time, Exempt, Hybrid
Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Risk & Compliance, the Compliance Manager supports overall compliance with all Health Center Program requirements and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local regulatory requirements affecting health center operations.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor the organization’s compliance program by updating policies and workflows, tracking regulatory changes, and ensuring integration into operations.
- Conduct compliance audits, reviews, monitoring activities, and gap analyses.
- Assist in coordinating HRSA Operational Site Visit readiness activities and corrective action tracking.
- Utilize expertise in the HRSA Electronic Handbook (EHB) system to submit required documentation and information in a timely and accurate manner.
- Manage the review, approval, maintenance, and updating of organizational policies and procedures.
- Review and support compliance-related training and education activities.
- Monitor compliance elements related to CLIA, credentialing, privileging, and other regulated clinical activities.
- Provide organization‑wide education, training, and consultation on compliance requirements, regulatory changes, policies, and best practices to support a culture of compliance and accountability.
- Partner with the Risk Manager on compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Conduct research and analysis regarding regulatory, compliance, and legal issues.
- Assess current and future NHC projects for compliance risks by attending project meetings, performing pre‑launch reviews, and maintaining compliance logs.
- Provide compliance reports, dashboards, and updates to leadership as requested.
- Assist in reviewing sliding fee discount program relating to regulatory compliance.
- Support the Credentialing team in maintaining credentialing and privileging portals in the EHB.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience working in healthcare, preferably in a patient‑centered or community health center environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to effectively interact with co‑workers and clients from diverse backgrounds and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- Skill in developing and writing medical policies and procedures in a professional manner.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations and ability to interpret them.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and follow‑up abilities.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Working Conditions
This position is full‑time and typically requires Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling within core business hours. The work involves prolonged sitting while using a computer, occasional standing, walking, and lifting objects weighing up to 40–50 pounds. Travel to other clinics for meetings, audits, and reviews may be required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- 20 days of paid time off (based on full‑time employment).
- 9 paid holidays.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Quarterly wellness reimbursements.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employer‑paid disability, life, and employee assistance program insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Conditions
Neighborhood Health Center employment offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, tuberculosis testing, and any position‑specific credentialing or licensure requirements.