Compliance & Risk Analyst- On-site, CT- Healthcare

Compliance & Risk Analyst – On-site, CT – Healthcare

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care! Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

The Compliance and Risk Analyst supports the organization’s compliance and risk management functions by monitoring regulatory requirements, analyzing compliance data, conducting internal audits, and assisting with licensing, policy development, and incident reporting. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including those relevant to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), the Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

The analyst collaborates across departments to help identify risk exposures and assist with mitigation strategies.

• Assist in monitoring organizational compliance with healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HRSA, HIPAA, DPH, DCF, CMS, DSS).
• Track and help coordinate the renewal and submission of required licenses and certifications for DPH and DCF.
• Prepare supporting documentation for inspections, audits, and site visits conducted by regulatory agencies.
• Maintain compliance databases, ensuring accurate and current records.

• Conduct routine and ad hoc internal audits and compliance checks across departments.
• Analyze compliance data to identify trends, potential gaps, and areas of risk; prepare and assist with risk assessments and corrective action plans.
• Implement and maintain compliance reports and dashboards.

• Support the development and maintenance of the organization's risk program.
• Assist in identifying and documenting risk exposures and mitigation plans.
• Participate in risk and quality improvement committee meetings and assist with following up on assigned action items.

• Monitor and maintain logs of compliance-related incidents and grievances.
• Assist with preliminary investigations of compliance issues or potential breaches, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
• Support documentation of findings, resolutions, and any necessary training or process improvements.

• Help review and maintain internal compliance-related policies and procedures as well as the review of all company wide policies and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating compliance education and training sessions for staff.
• Track staff participation in mandatory compliance and ethics training.

• Maintain up-to-date records of licenses, inspections, internal audits, and risk mitigation activities.
• Prepare summaries and reports for executive leadership as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Public Health, Legal Studies, Compliance, or related field required.
• 2–3 years of experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management support, preferably within an FQHC or similar clinical environment.
• Familiarity with DPH and DCF regulations and the licensing process is preferred.
• Experience with healthcare compliance auditing, reporting, or regulatory documentation is a plus.

• Working knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HRSA, CMS, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess data and contribute to solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and database/reporting tools.

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy…