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HCS Compliance Officer (#EH2110)



DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, develops, designs, implements and monitors a Health Care Services comprehensive health care compliance program; ensures that County standards, policies and procedures are in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations; and does related or other work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent of this single position, exempt class administers the Health Care Services compliance program as assigned and is responsible for all aspects of compliance with federal and state health care requirements, laws and regulations.

TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Directs, develops, and recommends an agency-wide compliance program in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; provides guidance, information, and advice to managers and administrators; and provides other direction as appropriate. 
  • Plans, oversees, monitors, and audits agency-wide administrative and clinical activities to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; conducts compliance sanction checks for potential new hires, existing employees and contract employees. 
  • Promotes employees awareness of ethical practices consistent with the county’s compliance program and those required by all applicable laws and regulations.  
  • Develops, implements, and oversees a system that enables employees to report suspected violations and complaints; ensures that the system is well-publicized and accessible; develops and implements procedures for investigating complaints or concerns relative to compliance issues; provides prompt response to detected offenses. 
  • Develops, coordinates, and administers an agency-wide compliance education and training program, including health information privacy/security training; documents the regularity of trainings; assesses the need for additional training and education; conducts workshops, seminars and training sessions in various settings.  
  • Researches, monitors and reviews new, existing, and proposed federal and state laws and regulations that affect health care systems; recommends, prepares and coordinates revisions to County policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  
  • Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as needed to maintain awareness of current trends that affect health care systems and compliance; participates on committees as assigned; represents the County effectively with outside agencies and the general public. 
  • Prepares a variety of statistical, narrative and other reports; prepares correspondence. 
  • May supervise, train and evaluate staff, as assigned.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in health care administration, public administration, business administration, or closely related field. 
     

    Experience:  Four years of management, administrative, legislative, or analytical experience involving health care compliance/information privacy, health care consultation, health/mental health care delivery/administration, regulatory investigation matters, or closely related field.

     

    Substitutions:  1) Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years; OR 2) A master’s degree in any of the above academic areas or Juris Doctorate may substitute for one year of the above required experience.

     

    AND

    License:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

    KNOWLEDGE

    Federal, state and local health care laws, regulations and standards; organizational planning and analysis; interviewing and investigation techniques; training and presentation methods; statistical analysis, research methods, and report writing; basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs.

    ABILITY

    Plan, organize and administer programs; understand, interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to program operations; research and prepare a variety of administrative reports; perform complex managerial duties exercising considerable independence of action and judgment; operate computers and related software; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; utilize computers and office automation equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, staff, and internal and external departments and agencies.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting for long periods; occasional standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, driving; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; read computer screens; frequent color perception and eye/hand coordination; occasional depth perception and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact/speaking; occasional travel; Special Requirements-May require working weekends and nights; working alone; Environment-Occasional exposure to noise; occasional risk of exposure to dust, poor ventilation, and indoor cold/heat.


    CLASS: EH2110; EST: 12/5/2006;