Health Care Compliance Analyst

County of Sonoma; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Health Care Compliance Analyst in Santa Rosa, CA. This role supports a culture of honest and responsible behavior in compliance with department policies and contracts.

The ideal candidate will research health regulations, perform audits and investigations, help administer the compliance program, and participate in risk assessments while communicating effectively and managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care compliance and understanding of elements of an effective compliance program
• Health care compliance certificate strongly desired
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local mandates across divisions
• Demonstrated integrity, judgment, and trustworthiness
• Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking skills

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and implement federal, state, and local health regulations and mandates
• Conduct compliance audits and investigations of alleged misconduct
• Support administration of the compliance and ethics program and governance oversight
• Track reported compliance issues and assist with risk assessments
• Develop policies, procedures, and training for staff and standards of conduct

Skills

Health care compliance knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Public speaking

Project management

Education

Certified in Health Care Compliance (CHC)

Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)

CPHQ

Health care license/registration knowledge

Job description

Join the Department of Health Services as a Health Care Compliance Analyst and help support the mission and values of the department!

Starting salary up to $75.12/hour ($156,784/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Important note: The person selected for this position must currently possess, or obtain within the probationary period of this position (generally one year), a valid California license, registration, or certification in a health discipline, and maintain the license, registration, or certification while in the job classification. Please see below for a list of currently approved licensures, registrations, and certifications.

About the Position

The Health Care Compliance Analyst is an integral position within the Department of Health Services that directly supports the promotion of a culture of honest and responsible behavior in compliance with department protocols, policies, and professional standards. This position works closely with management in all of the Health Services divisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, grants, and contracts. Other responsibilities include:

• Researching, interpreting, and implementing federal, state, and local health regulations and mandates
• Conducting compliance audits and investigations to follow up on alleged misconduct
• Supporting the administration of the compliance and ethics program, and participating as a member of the Compliance Program Governance Oversight Committee
• Tracking reported compliance issues and inquiries and assisting with compliance program risk assessments
• Developing health care compliance policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, and providing related training and education to staff

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have exceptional analytical skills and possess many of the following:

• Experience related to health care compliance and an understanding of the seven nationally recognized elements of an effective compliance program
• A Health Care Compliance or a Healthcare Privacy Compliance certificate is strongly desired
• The ability to research, interpret, and implement federal, state, and local regulatory mandates across the department divisions
• A demonstration of integrity, sound judgment, and trustworthiness
• Excellent communication skills, including advanced skills in writing and public speaking
• Skilled in managing and prioritizing multiple ongoing projects simultaneously and meeting related deadlines
• A proven ability to be adaptable and self-directed, while researching and analyzing issues

Please note that this position is expected to be on-site, in-office work for the first 6 to 12 months. After this initial period, the department will evaluate hybrid telework eligibility and may consider it based on assignment needs, department operations, and performance.

The licensure requirement may be met by one of the following current, valid registrations, certifications, or licensures:

• Certified in Health Care Compliance (CHC)
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)
• Board Certified in Health Care Management
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Registration/Certification
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Psychology
• Associate Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Technician
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Health Information Administrator (through the American Health Information Management Association)
• Other valid California license, registration, or certification in an approved health discipline

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: