What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Compliance & Risk Specialist - On Site position at Chapa-De Indian Health?
Job Description
The Compliance Specialist plays an active role in supporting regulatory compliance within daily clinic operations. Working closely with leaders and staff across medical services, this position helps identify risk areas, support audits and investigations, provide staff education, and strengthen processes that ensure ongoing compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements. Through collaboration, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Compliance Specialist helps promote accountability, support operational excellence, and maintain a strong culture of compliance across the organization.
Hourly Rate: $34.05 - $39.82 per hour
Benefit Highlights
Required Experience:
Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).
Keyword: compliance, specialist, healthcare, 340B, HIPPA, HRSA
The Compliance Specialist plays an active role in supporting regulatory compliance within daily clinic operations. Working closely with leaders and staff across medical services, this position helps identify risk areas, support audits and investigations, provide staff education, and strengthen processes that ensure ongoing compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements. Through collaboration, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Compliance Specialist helps promote accountability, support operational excellence, and maintain a strong culture of compliance across the organization.
Hourly Rate: $34.05 - $39.82 per hour
Benefit Highlights
- Employer-paid Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision): 100% for employee and 80% for dependents.
- 17 Vacation Days, 11 Paid Holidays, 8 Days Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
- Retirement Plan with 6% match
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to support compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Participate in and support internal audits, investigations, and compliance reviews related to regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Work collaboratively with departments to identify compliance risks, recommend corrective actions, and support process improvements.
- Assist with monitoring regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, HRSA, 340B, and AAAHC and help translate requirements into operational practice.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership to support compliance oversight and continuous improvement.
- Support staff education and awareness related to compliance expectations and regulatory standards.
- Maintain confidentiality while navigating sensitive situations and discussions related to compliance concerns.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Three (3) years of experience in healthcare compliance, risk management, or quality improvement.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, HRSA, 340B, and AAAHC.
- Demonstrated experience assisting with or conducting audits, risk assessments, or policy reviews.
- Skilled in building collaborative relationships and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and able to learn new software systems quickly.
- Current and in good standing: CDL, vehicle insurance and DMV report.
Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).
Keyword: compliance, specialist, healthcare, 340B, HIPPA, HRSA
Salary : $34 - $40