Associate Director- Compliance & Risk Management - Kern Admin

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us? Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience Health coverage for you and your family Generous number of vacation days per year A robust wellness plan and health club discounts Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as an Associate Director- Compliance & Risk Management who: The Associate Director of Compliance & Risk Management provides strategic leadership, oversight, and operational direction for the organization’s risk management and compliance programs. This role supports the Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer and the executive leadership team in developing, implementing, and evaluating systems that promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, loss prevention, and organizational integrity. The Director ensures that risk and compliance functions operate cohesively, proactively identifies vulnerabilities, and drives initiatives that strengthen the organization’s culture of safety, accountability, and ethical conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in business administration, law, or related field required, Master’s degree in business, law, or related field preferred.
Manager-level experience in risk and compliance, preferably in a healthcare or regulated setting.
Demonstrated organizational, management, supervisory, and teaching skills in a health care delivery organization.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and personal transportation.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Compliance Program.
Oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Compliance Program to ensure prevention of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
Ensures adherence to BPHC and FTCA requirements, including Clinical Standards and Clinical Guidelines.
Oversees implementation, training, and monitoring of the Red Flag Rule.
Directs credentialing and privileging processes for licensed providers; ensures compliance with FTCA deeming regulations.
Ensures required checks of OIG and GSA exclusion lists for all employees, medical staff, and contractors.
Leads independent investigations of alleged unethical or improper conduct; ensures corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
Oversees periodic review and revision of Standards of Conduct in collaboration with the CHRCO.
Coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance issues are appropriately investigated and resolved; consults with legal counsel on complex matters.
Directs uniform handling of compliance violations and ensures appropriate investigative procedures are followed.
Serves as an independent review body for compliance concerns in the absence of the CHRCO
Provides strategic oversight of risk identification, trend analysis, and prioritization of improvement initiatives; guides staff in implementing corrective actions and preventive strategies.
Ensures organizational compliance with all state and federal regulations related to patient safety, quality improvement, and risk mitigation.
Oversees investigations of incident reports, patient complaints, and patient care issues; ensures timely follow‑up and directs staff in developing safety improvements based on identified risks.
Leads the development, implementation, and annual review of the organization’s Risk Management Plan.
Serves as a senior liaison between practitioners, malpractice carriers, and insurance risk managers; supports the CHRCO in risk‑related negotiations and educational initiatives.
Provides executive oversight of the incident reporting system, ensuring effective policies, training, and reporting mechanisms are in place.
Directs the flow of incident information to medical staff and nursing peer review processes; utilizes benchmarking data to inform decision‑making.
Oversees development of loss control measures related to patient care complaints, access to care, and treatment concerns.
Prepares litigation risk summaries for outside legal counsel, the CEO, and the CHRCO; manages claim documentation and ensures adherence to Claims Management Procedures.
Leads the design and implementation of preventive risk management programs; ensures staff receive ongoing training in documentation, reporting, and risk‑related procedures.
Serves as the organization’s expert resource on risk reduction, maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.