Health System Specialist (Compliance /Risk Manager)

About the position

The position at the Fort Yuma Service Unit in Winterhaven, California, focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining a Compliance and Integrity program aimed at preventing and detecting violations and misconduct while promoting ethical conduct and compliance with the law. The role involves supporting healthcare management officials, coordinating healthcare operations, and ensuring adherence to compliance-related activities across the service unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Compliance and Integrity program.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of the Fort Yuma Service Unit's global healthcare compliance and integrity program.
• Provide guidance on incorporating compliance-related activities into the operations of the Service Unit.
• Review, update, and formulate Service Unit policies and procedures regarding compliance-related activities.
• Promote extensive working relationships within and across service unit lines.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement compliance functions.
• Assist with plans related to Quality Assurance (QA) and Risk Management (RM) programs.
• Conduct investigations of alleged violations of healthcare law and standards of conduct.
• Collaborate with the compliance committee to incorporate the compliance program into the service unit's organizational structure.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination and background investigation.
• Must have a degree in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields, or specialized experience in healthcare management.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 level in the Federal service for GS-11 applicants.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in the Federal service for GS-12 applicants.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in overseeing compliance programs and promoting ethics and integrity.
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems and regulations.
• Proficient in preparing reports and presenting to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible work scheduling options may be available.
• Annual leave based on years of service as a Federal employee.
• Potential recruitment or relocation incentives.