Ambulatory Care Compliance Assistant

El Centro Family Health

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. What You Will Do: 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

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