Quality Assurance Coordinator

Optima Medical•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

About Optima Medical: Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and a passion for delivering excellent service. Position Summary: The Compliance Coordinator supports and maintains the organization’s compliance program within a primary care setting. This role ensures adherence to federal and state regulations, clinic licensure and accreditation requirements, as well as internal policies and healthcare standards. Working closely with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams, the Compliance Coordinator helps identify and mitigate risk across the organization. This position is part of the Quality Assurance department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field (required)
2–4 years of experience in healthcare compliance, preferably in a primary care setting
Knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, State Licensure guidelines, etc.)
Experience with accreditation and regulatory standards, such as Joint Commission, FQHC, or AAAHC programs
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Experience with accreditation and regulatory standards, such as Joint Commission, FQHC, or AAAHC programs

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the organization’s compliance program and state licensure requirements
Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments across clinical and administrative processes
Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and related documentation
Investigate potential compliance violations and support corrective action planning
Track, analyze, and report compliance metrics and audit findings to leadership
Serve as a resource for staff on compliance-related questions and concerns
Monitor regulatory updates and recommend necessary policy or process changes
Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure accurate, compliant practices
Maintain thorough and continuous documentation of all activities, findings, and interactions