Risk and Compliance Specialist

Risk and Compliance Specialist Livingston Community Health - 3.1 Livingston, CA Job Details Full-time $24.93 - $28.66 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer literacy Full Job Description Position Overview A successful Risk and Compliance Specialist must be passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in others' lives while serving as a mission-driven catalyst to help Livingston Community Health deliver the highest quality of care and excellent service to our patients and their families. Working closely with the Director of Safety, Risk & Compliance and leaders throughout the organization, the Risk and Compliance Specialist supports key compliance and risk functions, including incident reporting and investigations, corrective action tracking, audits, policy and document management, compliance training records, and regulatory preparedness activities, to ensure the organization complies with applicable federal, state, and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requirements. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Risk and Compliance Coordinate and maintain the incident reporting process, including tracking, data entry, follow-up, and documentation of incidents, near misses, patient complaints, and compliance concerns. Assist the Director of Safety, Risk, and Compliance with the organization, documentation, tracking, and follow-up of investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans related to risk, compliance, regulatory findings, and reported concerns. Maintain centralized logs and databases for risk events, compliance issues, audit findings, corrective actions, and deadlines. Support internal and external audits, site visits, and regulatory reviews, including HRSA, FTCA, OIG, CMS, and other applicable compliance-related reviews, by assembling documentation, tracking requests, and organizing evidence. Support FTCA deeming, HRSA Operational Site Visit readiness, and other regulatory preparedness activities by maintaining evidence files, tracking assigned deliverables, monitoring deadlines, and following up with responsible departments. Assist in the development, revision, tracking, and maintenance of organizational policies and procedures related to risk and compliance. Monitor compliance work plans and calendars to ensure timely completion of required activities, reviews, and reporting. Prepare routine reports, summaries, dashboards, and meeting materials related to risk and compliance activities for leadership and committees. Provide administrative and operational support for Risk, Safety, Compliance, and related committees as assigned, including agenda preparation, meeting minutes, attendance tracking, action-item follow-up, and maintenance of committee records. Support compliance education and training programs by tracking completion, maintaining training records, and assisting with documentation. Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of protected health information, employee information, compliance concerns, and investigative materials. Support privacy and confidentiality compliance activities, including documentation, tracking, and follow-up related to potential privacy concerns, PHI incidents, access concerns, or confidentiality-related reports, under the direction of leadership. Maintain organized electronic and/or physical files for compliance documentation, audit evidence, incident follow-up, corrective action plans, committee records, and regulatory submissions. Track assigned corrective action plans to ensure responsible parties complete follow-up actions within established timelines and escalate overdue or incomplete items to the Director. Assist with preparation of compliance-related communications, training materials, policy updates, and staff reminders as assigned. Support monitoring of the annual compliance work plan by maintaining tracking tools, updating completion status, and preparing progress summaries for leadership review. Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative departments to obtain information, follow up on action items, and support compliance initiatives. Maintain a working knowledge of basic healthcare regulatory requirements applicable to FQHC operations and escalate questions or concerns to leadership as appropriate. Support Responsibilities Contribute and provide support as part of the team by fostering professional staff interactions and maintaining open communication and respect across the organization. Demonstrate competence with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Maintain confidentiality and respect for all sensitive information and protect company assets. Present a positive view of the Company to the community and partners. Attend and actively participate in all meetings (e.g., department meetings, program meetings, staff meetings) and other activities as required or assigned. Comply with all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to practicing workplace safety and reporting work-related injuries. Support the overall needs of Livingston Community Health by working flexible hours and traveling to clinic sites as needed. Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the direction of leadership, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED. Associate degree or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, nursing, health information management, quality improvement, or a related field preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare administration, compliance support, risk management support, quality, medical records, credentialing, clinic operations, or a related healthcare setting required. Experience at an FQHC or community health setting preferred. Certification/License Valid Driver's License. Proof of liability automobile insurance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of healthcare compliance and risk management concepts. Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail. Clinic policies, procedures, related to compliance and risk Patient rights and confidentiality requirements. Cultural competency and diversity awareness in healthcare Effective communication (verbal and written with staff, leaders, external partners, and regulatory representatives). Customer service / patient service oriented. Computer proficiency - Microsoft applications. Ability to follow established processes, identify gaps, and escalate concerns appropriately. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear summaries, reports, and follow-up documentation. Time management and prioritization. Team collaboration. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. Work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Adapt to changing priorities and workflows. Follow detailed instructions and comply with protocols. Remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Demonstrate reliability and accountability.