Healthcare Compliance Officer, Long-Term Care Facilities

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per

10 paid holidays per year

Wellness program and plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Defined retirement plan

Transit subsidy

ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES seeks a Healthcare Compliance Officer to oversee long-term care facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal rules and transforming findings into defensible reports. The position is based in Phoenix, AZ, with statewide travel as required.

You will conduct surveys, prepare statements of deficiency, interpret the Arizona Administrative Code and Revised Statutes, and guide facility management toward safe, high-quality care while balancing inspections

Qualifications

• Arizona Driver's License required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required (Arizona Level 1).
• Travel statewide without restrictions.
• Preferred Licensure: RN, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor (Arizona).
• SMQT certification or eligible to complete within 1 year after hire.

Responsibilities

• Execute facility surveys (initial, annual, complaint-based) to evaluate quality systems and compliance.
• Prepare investigative reports and statements of deficiency meeting legal/technical standards.
• Interpret Arizona Administrative Code and Revised Statutes for facility management.
• Pivot between scheduled inspections and urgent safety investigations.
• Conduct investigative interviews to gather accurate compliance information.
• Use state databases to track certifications and investigations.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Interview techniques

Report writing

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES seeks a Healthcare Compliance Officer to oversee long-term care facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal rules and transforming findings into defensible reports. The position is based in Phoenix, AZ, with statewide travel as required.

You will conduct surveys, prepare statements of deficiency, interpret the Arizona Administrative Code and Revised Statutes, and guide facility management toward safe, high-quality care while balancing inspections