Ambulatory Care Compliance Assistant
About The Position
Position Overview: The Ambulatory Care Compliance Assistant supports regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives across the ambulatory care setting. This role ensures adherence to standards from organizations such as the CDC, OSHA, HRSA, and AAAHC. This position plays a critical role in supporting audits, maintaining documentation, monitoring infection control practices, and promoting a culture of safety within ambulatory care operations. The role also contributes to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts and helps reduce organizational risk.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of experience in an FQHC, ambulatory care, healthcare administration, compliance, infection prevention, or quality improvement
- Basic knowledge of infection control principles and regulatory standards
- Strong organizational, analytical, and data tracking skills
- Proficiency with Excel or similar data management tools
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks with accountability
Nice To Haves
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification
- Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare, public health, nursing, or related field
- Familiarity with FQHC operations and regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting audits, accreditation, or compliance programs
Responsibilities
- Assist with compliance monitoring for CDC, OSHA, HRSA, and AAAHC standards
- Maintain regulatory documentation, policies, and tracking systems
- Support survey readiness and accreditation preparation efforts
- Conduct infection prevention audits, including PPE usage, hand hygiene, and transmission-based precautions
- Track and report infection control metrics, trends, and outcomes
- Assist in outbreak investigations and exposure tracking activities
- Support performance improvement initiatives using PDCA methodology
- Assist with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for high-risk processes
- Monitor corrective action plans and ensure follow-up completion
- Develop and maintain audit tools such as PPE audits and environmental rounds
- Collect, analyze, and present compliance and audit data
- Maintain dashboards and prepare reports for leadership review
- Record minutes for Safety/Infection Control Committee (SICC) meetings
- Assist with site visit audits across clinic locations
- Support staff education on infection prevention, compliance, and risk management topics
- Develop quick-reference materials such as badge cards, posters, and checklists
- Assist with incident reporting and risk assessments
- Track trends and support mitigation strategies
- Participate in safety and compliance committee initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Employee Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
