Regulatory Affairs Program Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regulatory Affairs Program Specialist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL will help implement and oversee regulatory compliance programs and readiness across multiple entities.

This role requires on-site work 2–3 days weekly to conduct unit tracers and support audits. Minimum 2 years of program management experience in a regulatory environment is required, with strong knowledge of healthcare regulations (TJC, CMS, DOH) and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of relevant education may substitute one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may substitute one year of required education.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation and ongoing management of regulatory compliance and readiness programs.
• Performs regulatory auditing activities, including tracer methodology and documentation review.
• Supports survey readiness, submissions, and compliance monitoring across multiple entities.
• On-site presence 2–3 days per week to conduct 4-6 unit tracers a week.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, life sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**Work Location: The primary on-site work location will be Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. **

Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Program Specialist supports the implementation and ongoing management of regulatory compliance and readiness programs to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Performs regulatory auditing activities, including tracer methodology and documentation review, and supports survey readiness, submissions, and compliance monitoring across multiple entities. This position requires onsite presence 2–3 days per week to conduct 4- 6 unit tracers a week, or as determined by the needs of the organization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, life sciences, or related field (Required)

One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Experience

Minimum 2 Years of experience: 2+ years of program management experience in a regulatory environment (Required)

Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards (TJC, CMS, DOH)

Ability to perform structured audits and apply established compliance criteria

Basic analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with guidance and manage assigned tasks

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Salary Range: $37.60/hour - $62.08/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.