RUHS Compliance Director - Corporate Compliance

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System is seeking a Medical Center Compliance Director for the Corporate Compliance department located in Riverside, Ca.

The most competitive candidates will have professional experience in healthcare compliance and privacy within an acute-care hospital setting. Preferred experience includes investigating and managing patient privacy breaches, conducting risk assessments, coordinating corrective actions, and preparing and submitting reports or notifications to regulatory agencies, including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and Office of Inspector General (OIG).

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Certified Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certificate must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs assigned regulatory compliance, privacy, and health information confidentiality activities throughout Riverside University Health System (RUHS), including RUHS Medical Center, Public Health, Behavioral Health and other designated departments, facilities, clinics, and programs.

The Compliance Director is responsible for coordinating assigned compliance activities, implementing regulatory requirements, monitoring compliance risks, directing investigations, and supporting corrective action initiatives across the applicable RUHS service areas.

The incumbent collaborates with RUHS executive leadership, departmental administrators, the RUHS Compliance and County Privacy Officer, and other appropriate stakeholders to promote organizational compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

The Compliance Director supports the implementation of enterprise-wide compliance and privacy initiatives under the direction and oversight of the designated RUHS compliance leadership, consistent with the position's assigned responsibilities and organizational reporting structure.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

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

• Assist the RUHS Compliance and County Privacy Officer with the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of regulatory compliance and privacy activities throughout RUHS, including Medical Center, Public Health, and other designated RUHS departments and programs.
• Provide regulatory compliance and privacy guidance to RUHS Public Health leadership and staff regarding applicable federal and state confidentiality requirements, public health reporting, information sharing, and the appropriate use and disclosure of protected health information and other confidential information.
• Direct or coordinate the investigation of reported or suspected privacy incidents, unauthorized access, impermissible disclosures, and…