What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Program Administrator- Hospital Compliance position at San Bernardino County?
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is looking for a Healthcare Program Administrator – Hospital Compliance* to lead and oversee the hospital’s Compliance Program and ensure adherence to federal, state, and accreditation standards, including those set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission. This role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for implementing compliance policies, coordinating training, supporting regulatory readiness and survey activities, investigating potential violations, and managing compliance reporting and corrective actions to promote a culture of integrity and sustained compliance across the organization.
Other duties will also include:
- Provide leadership and oversight of the hospital’s Compliance Program and Compliance Office.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards, including those established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission, and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on hospital compliance, including policy development, billing, fraud/abuse, conflicts of interest, and regulatory requirements such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Oversee compliance meetings, committee coordination, records management, reporting, and presentations.
- Support regulatory readiness, accreditation surveys, and corrective action planning to ensure sustained compliance.
- Compile, analyze, and maintain compliance data, metrics, and reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with departments and external agencies to implement and monitor the Compliance Program.
- Develop and deliver compliance education and training for staff and providers.
- Investigate potential compliance violations and coordinate appropriate responses.
- Prepare reports and respond to regulatory inquiries, including unusual occurrence reporting and corrective actions.
- Lead and support hospital survey activities and ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Manage the Compliance Department budget and oversee fiscal and resource allocation activities.
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles). Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org
EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT
To review job- specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical and verification of employment history and education.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Candidates must possess ALL of the following:
The ideal candidate will possess a compliance certification.EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Behavioral/Social Science, Healthcare, Nursing, or a closely related field.
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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience that includes policy development, training/education, quality improvement/corrective actions, data analysis, and monitoring/oversight.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience that includes policy development, training/education, quality improvement/corrective actions, data analysis, and monitoring/oversight.
Examination Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 15, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Salary : $105,019 - $150,613