County of Sonoma · 1 month ago
Health Care Compliance Analyst
The County of Sonoma is dedicated to promoting a culture of compliance within the Department of Health Services. The Health Care Compliance Analyst will support the compliance and ethics program by ensuring adherence to health care laws and regulations, conducting audits, and providing training to staff.
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Responsibilities
Researching, interpreting, and implementing federal, state, and local regulatory mandates
Conducting audits to ensure compliance with health care laws, regulations, policies, grant requirements, and more
Tracking and following trends of reported compliance issues and inquiries or complaints within DHS
Working across all divisions within DHS (Administration, Public Health, Homelessness, and Behavioral Health), to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, grants, and contracts
Preventing, detecting, and correcting inappropriate activity or misconduct, including health care fraud, waste, or abuse
Creating and implementing consistent health care compliance training and education for DHS staff
Assisting in regular Compliance Program risk assessments
Qualification
Required
A valid, California license, registration, or certification in an approved health discipline
Any combination of training and experience that will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed
Normally, three years of experience in an acute care hospital or other equally responsible health profession experience including some training or experience in performing patient's rights advocacy, utilization review or quality assurance or infection control or experience analyzing health care or nursing systems and programs
Graduation from an accredited school nursing, academic course work in health care, hospital or nursing administration, medical records, psychology counseling or social work or a related field
Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse or license, registration or certification in another related health discipline
Preferred
Certification in Health Care Compliance (CHC) or Healthcare Privacy Compliance is desired, but not required
Knowledge of or experience with health care compliance and the nationally recognized seven elements of an effective compliance program
Excellent analytical skills to be able to research, interpret, and implement federal, state, and local regulatory mandates within the department
Proven experience with data analytics
Advanced level oral and written communication skills
The ability to manage multiple projects independently, prioritizing them appropriately
A high degree of integrity and trustworthiness
Benefits
Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available, depending on the assignment
Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education