Compliance & Accreditation Specialist Position in Phoenix - Healthcare & CARF Experience Required (6164)

Terros Health•Phoenix, AZ

14d•$65,000 - $68,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at Terros Health for a Compliance & Accreditation Specialist. Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life! If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Hope, Health, and Healing, we encourage you to apply! HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media Terros Health is hiring a Compliance & Accreditation Specialist for our central Phoenix corporate location. Full-time; Monday-Friday 2+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory compliance, or accreditation processes CARF accreditation experience required Salary Range: $65K-$68,500 The Compliance & Accreditation Specialist is responsible for leading CARF accreditation efforts, delivering compliance trainings, and supporting audits and regulatory oversight across multiple sites. This role manages the accreditation process, trains leadership on CARF standards, coordinates compliance assurance activities, and provides recommendations for process improvements to ensure organizational adherence to regulatory requirements and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree a relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution
Years experience – 2+ years of experience in health care compliance, regulatory compliance, or accreditation processes
Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy
Must pass a TB test
Must pass a criminal background check
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., CARF, HRSA, OSHA, CMS)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
Advanced Microsoft office skills – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-driven and able to plan and execute independently and with minimal oversight and instruction

Responsibilities

Leads and project‐manages the CARF accreditation process
Coordinates documentation preparation, readiness reviews, corrective action plans, and follow-up reporting.
Provides recommendations for process improvement related to CARF preparation and other audit activities.
Leads CARF education for leadership teams to promote full understanding of accreditation requirements and embed CARF standards into routine practices
Provides compliance and ethics education sessions across multiple healthcare sites.
Identifies training needs based on audit findings and compliance trends.
Assists in developing updated training materials aligned with regulatory or policy changes.
Performs compliance assurance engagements in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Conducts random and targeted compliance audits to assess adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.
Researches regulatory requirements and develops audit tools to support compliance monitoring activities.
Supports the AFF audit process by coordinating documentation and ensuring timely follow-up.
Coordinates EHR record access for external auditors and reviewers in a secure and compliant manner.
Assists teams in developing and implementing short-term action steps to support sustainable improvement based on analysis of incident reporting, mortality reviews, and corrective action plan (CAP) trends.
Supports the incident reporting system by triaging incidents, ensuring timely closure, and escalating issues as appropriate.
Assists with FWA investigations by gathering documentation, conducting preliminary reviews, and supporting investigative workflows.
Provides support to Compliance Specialist and assist the Director of Compliance with projects and duties as assigned.
Participates in staff meetings, trainings and other activities as required.
Performs other duties as required and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
Floating Holiday each calendar year
Wellness program
Pet Insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
Personal and family mental and physical health access
Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
Gym memberships
Car rentals
Flights, hotels, movies and more