Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to serve as the SME for accreditation and regulatory programs, ensuring readiness and sustained compliance across operating units. The role leads mock surveys, tracers, and assessments, and coordinates responses to regulatory violations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, 2 years healthcare experience, and strong communication and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field.
• Experience: 2 years in healthcare.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Lead mock surveys, tracers, and readiness assessments.
• Prepare and submit regulatory violation responses.
• Facilitate recovery and performance improvement efforts.
• Monitor corrective action plans for completion and effectiveness.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify regulatory risk and communicate annual risk assessments.
• Serve as liaison during surveys and certifications.
• Provide expert regulatory guidance to support quality, safety, and compliance goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to serve as the SME for accreditation and regulatory programs, ensuring readiness and sustained compliance across operating units. The role leads mock surveys, tracers, and assessments, and coordinates responses to regulatory violations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, 2 years healthcare experience, and strong communication and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.