Compliance Specialist - Corporate Compliance and Privacy

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. About The Position Riverside University Health System seeks candidates to fill Compliance Specialist positions with the Corporate Compliance and Privacy department. Incumbents support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs and activities within the health system. While the role may include supervision of clerical or technical staff, its primary focus is oninvestigative case work and privacy-related compliance functions. Responsibilities Of The Role Include Conducting privacy investigations and maintaining case documentationResponding to compliance and privacy inquiriesRepresenting the compliance function in internal and external meetingsPerforming in-person privacy auditsRecommending improvements to policies, procedures, and compliance practicesAssisting with the development and implementation of compliance solutions The ideal candidate for the Compliance Specialist role is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong understanding of compliance and privacy principles. This individual demonstrates the ability to conduct thorough privacy investigations, maintain accurate case documentation, and respond effectively to compliance and privacy inquiries across the organization. They are comfortable representing the compliance function in both internal and external meetings and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The candidate is proactive and solutions-focused, capable of performing in-person privacy audits, identifying compliance risks, and recommending practical improvements to policies, procedures, and overall compliance practices. Additionally, they have the organizational skills and initiative needed to support the development and implementation of compliance solutions that strengthen the organization’s privacy and regulatory framework. This position differs from the RUHS Compliance Program Manager, which involves managing a standalone compliance division and overseeing full-scale program development and execution. The Compliance Specialist is not considered a natural progression or underfill for the Compliance Program Manager classification. Meat the Team! Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here. To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org Examples Of Essential Duties Perform audits of organizational operations to assess compliance with various laws, regulations, policies, and standards such as those related to healthcare privacy and information security; maintain a system of reporting that provides timely and relevant information of all aspects of compliance issues. Participate in an appropriate level of response, develop corrective action plans and conduct compliance investigations while maintaining confidentiality of information reported as appropriate. Monitor policies and procedures that establish standards for ensuring patient privacy protections, including providing guidance to individual employees and departments on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), and other state and federal privacy laws as appropriate. Document and retain investigation notes and correspondence; establish and maintain a mechanism for tracking and reporting the investigation and resolving complaints. Assist with the administration of training for staff to promote awareness of compliance to regulatory standards. Under supervision, provide guidance and assistance to departments on a variety of privacy and compliance auditing, and internal control matters; document findings and prepare reports. Direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of standard tasks. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, public health nursing, finance, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.) Experience: Two years of professional experience working in compliance and privacy in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of: Compliance program requirements, privacy and information security; federal and state privacy laws and regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH and CMIA; principles of administration, organization and management necessary to analyze and evaluate operations, services and programs; basic elements of supervision; concepts of documentation or case management. Ability to: Collect and evaluate data; draw conclusions and formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clerical or technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in written and verbal form. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson : alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562 ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. 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