Compliance Specialist - Corporate Compliance and Privacy

Compliance Specialist - Corporate Compliance and Privacy

Salary

$75,816.92 - $107,556.19 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-77405-02 AL

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

200

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• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System seeks candidates to fill Compliance Specialist positions with the Corporate Compliance and Privacy department. Incumbents support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs and activities within the health system. While the role may include supervision of clerical or technical staff, its primary focus is on investigative case work and privacy-related compliance functions.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Conducting privacy investigations and maintaining case documentation
• Responding to compliance and privacy inquiries
• Representing the compliance function in internal and external meetings
• Performing in-person privacy audits
• Recommending improvements to policies, procedures, and compliance practices
• Assisting with the development and implementation of compliance solutions

The ideal candidate for the Compliance Specialist role is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong understanding of compliance and privacy principles. This individual demonstrates the ability to conduct thorough privacy investigations, maintain accurate case documentation, and respond effectively to compliance and privacy inquiries across the organization. They are comfortable representing the compliance function in both internal and external meetings and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The candidate is proactive and solutions-focused, capable of performing in-person privacy audits, identifying compliance risks, and recommending practical improvements to policies, procedures, and overall compliance practices. Additionally, they have the organizational skills and initiative needed to support the development and implementation of compliance solutions that strengthen the organization's privacy and regulatory framework.

This position differs from the RUHS Compliance Program Manager, which involves managing a standalone compliance division and overseeing full-scale program development and execution. The Compliance Specialist is not considered a natural progression or underfill for the Compliance Program Manager classification.

Meat the Team!

Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you'll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform audits of organizational operations to assess compliance with various laws, regulations, policies, and standards such as those related to healthcare privacy and information security; maintain a system of reporting that provides timely and relevant information of all aspects of compliance issues.
• Participate in an appropriate level of response, develop corrective action plans and conduct compliance investigations while maintaining confidentiality of information reported as appropriate.
• Monitor policies and procedures that establish standards for ensuring patient privacy protections, including providing guidance to individual employees and departments on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), and other state and federal privacy laws as appropriate.
• Document and retain investigation notes and correspondence; establish and maintain a mechanism for tracking and reporting the investigation and resolving complaints.
• Assist with the administration of training for staff to promote awareness of compliance to regulatory standards.
• Under supervision, provide guidance and assistance to departments on a variety of privacy and compliance auditing, and internal control matters; document findings and prepare reports.
• Direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of standard tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, public health nursing, finance, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Two years of professional experience working in compliance and privacy in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge of: Compliance program requirements, privacy and information security; federal and state privacy laws and regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH and CMIA; principles of administration, organization and management necessary to analyze and evaluate operations, services and programs; basic elements of supervision; concepts of documentation or case management.

Ability to: Collect and evaluate data; draw conclusions and formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clerical or technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson : alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

How many years of experience do you have working in compliance and privacy within a healthcare setting?

• None - less than two years
• Two years but less than three
• Three years but less than four
• Four years but less than five
• Five years but less than six
• Six years but less than seven
• Seven or more years of experience

02

How many years of experience do you have conducting privacy-related investigations, documenting and maintaining case files, responding to privacy-related questions and making recommendations to correct violations within a medical center or comparable health system to RUHS?

• Less than three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• Five - seven years of experience
• Seven - ten years of experience
• Over ten years of experience conducting privacy-related investigations, documenting and maintaining case files, responding to privacy-related questions and making recommendations to correct violations within a medical center or comparable health system to RUHS

03

How many years of experience do you have developing, implementing and revising policies and procedures related to Health Information Management, Healthcare Corporate Compliance, and or Privacy for a medical center or large health system?

• None - less than one year
• One - two years
• Three - five years
• More than five years of experience developing, implementing and revising policies and procedures related to Health Information Management, Healthcare Corporate Compliance, and or Privacy for a medical center or large health system

04

On a year to year basis, please indicate the highest level of education you have completed from an accredited college or university in the following fields of study: business administration, public administration, public health nursing, finance, accounting, or a closely related field to this role.

• None
• 30 semester units or 45 quarter units (at least one year of, education but less than two)
• 60 semester units or 90 quarter units (at least two years of education but less than three)
• 90 semester units or 135 quarter units (at least three years of education but less than four)
• 120 semester units or 180 quarter units (at least 4 years of education, but no degree)
• Two year Associates degree completed
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

05

Do you posses any of the following certifications? Please ensure certificate is uploaded with your application for consideration.

• CIPP or CIPT
• CIPM
• CISSP
• CHC
• RHIT/RHIA
• No, I do not possess any of these certifications
• Other

06

How would you describe your level of understanding of healthcare federal and state privacy laws and regulations such as, HIPAA, HITECH and CMIA?

• Beginner - I am somewhat familiar but my work has not directly involved federal and state privacy laws and regulations related to healthcare.
• Intermediate - I have a solid understanding of state and federal privacy laws and regulations related to healthcare and at least some of my work experience has been directly related.
• Expert - I have expert knowledge and understanding of federal and state privacy laws and regulations related to healthcare and most of my professional work experience has been directly related.

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

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