| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $125,596.34–$199,447.74 Per Year |
RUHS Compliance Director - Corporate Compliance
Salary
$125,596.34 - $199,447.74 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-73870-01
Department
RUHS-Medical Center
Division
Corporate Compliance
Opening Date
10/13/2026
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System is seeking a Medical Center Compliance Director for the Corporate Compliance department located in Riverside, Ca.
The most competitive candidates will have professional experience in healthcare compliance and privacy within an acute-care hospital setting. Preferred experience includes investigating and managing patient privacy breaches, conducting risk assessments, coordinating corrective actions, and preparing and submitting reports or notifications to regulatory agencies, including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Required License/Certificate:
Work Schedule: 9/80
Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs assigned regulatory compliance, privacy, and health information confidentiality activities throughout Riverside University Health System (RUHS), including RUHS Medical Center, Public Health, Behavioral Health and other designated departments, facilities, clinics, and programs.
The Compliance Director is responsible for coordinating assigned compliance activities, implementing regulatory requirements, monitoring compliance risks, directing investigations, and supporting corrective action initiatives across the applicable RUHS service areas.
The incumbent collaborates with RUHS executive leadership, departmental administrators, the RUHS Compliance and County Privacy Officer, and other appropriate stakeholders to promote organizational compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
The Compliance Director supports the implementation of enterprise-wide compliance and privacy initiatives under the direction and oversight of the designated RUHS compliance leadership, consistent with the positions assigned responsibilities and organizational reporting structure.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet 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
Assist the RUHS Compliance and County Privacy Officer with the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of regulatory compliance and privacy activities throughout RUHS, including Medical Center, Public Health, and other designated RUHS departments and programs.
Provide regulatory compliance and privacy guidance to RUHS Public Health leadership and staff regarding applicable federal and state confidentiality requirements, public health reporting, information sharing, and the appropriate use and disclosure of protected health information and other confidential information.
Direct or coordinate the investigation of reported or suspected privacy incidents, unauthorized access, impermissible disclosures, and other potential violations of confidentiality requirements; evaluate findings, coordinate corrective actions, and assist with required regulatory notifications.
Coordinate compliance auditing, monitoring, and risk assessment activities across assigned RUHS departments and programs to identify regulatory vulnerabilities, evaluate adherence to applicable requirements, and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing review of enterprise-wide compliance and privacy policies, procedures, standards, and operational practices to promote consistency across RUHS departments and service lines.
Collaborate with RUHS Information Technology, Health Information Management, Public Health, Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Risk Management, and departmental leadership regarding privacy, information security, regulatory compliance, and corrective action initiatives.
Evaluate privacy and regulatory compliance considerations associated with electronic health records, health information exchanges, data-sharing agreements, business associate arrangements, third-party system access, and other activities involving confidential health information.
Coordinate and monitor corrective action plans resulting from regulatory surveys, compliance investigations, internal audits, external reviews, and identified deficiencies to ensure timely implementation and ongoing effectiveness.
Assist with preparing and coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, and requests for information from applicable oversight agencies, including CDPH, DHCS, CMS, OCR, and other regulatory authorities.
Develop and deliver compliance and privacy education, training, and guidance to workforce members and departmental leadership throughout assigned RUHS operations.
Prepare and present compliance reports, investigation summaries, regulatory updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to RUHS executive leadership and designated compliance oversight committees.
Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
Document, retain, track, investigate, and resolve complaints.
Disseminate audit findings and oversee appropriate corrective actions and sanctions.
Provide timely reports to the RUHS-MC Chief Executive Officer, COO, and executive management, as applicable.
Directly and through supervisory staff, select, assign, and direct subordinate employees, where applicable.
Coordinate regulatory surveys, including Joint Commission, state licensing, and CMS validation surveys.
Advise department managers on interpreting and enforcing applicable policies and regulations.
Manage the RUHS-MC HIPAA compliance hotline, if that responsibility remains assigned to this position.
Monitor changes in federal and state healthcare laws and regulations.
Attend and conduct staff, committee, and professional meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably with a major in nursing, nursing administration, business, healthcare, public health administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A masters degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare, hospital or nursing administration, or a closely related field to the assignment is preferred.)
Experience: Three years of regulatory compliance administration in the field of healthcare, which must have included two years of management experience directing an organizations compliance program. (Possession of a masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, hospital or healthcare administration, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for one year of the required non-management experience.)
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably with a major in nursing, nursing administration, business, healthcare, public health administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A masters degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare, hospital or nursing administration, or a closely related field to the assignment is preferred.)
Experience: Five years in an administrative capacity in the field of healthcare, which included responsibility for the development and implementation of compliance programs related to privacy and management of patient health information and compliance to regulations and standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The principles of healthcare compliance program administration and organization, business, and personnel administration; modern principles, methods and procedures of healthcare delivery; principles and techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; development, applications and uses of medical center or healthcare compliance records, reports and statistics; principles of in-service training for healthcare personnel; current trends in healthcare legislation and compliance and its impact on the organization; Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare, Medi-Cal, HITECH, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, CMS Deficit Reduction Act, OIG Fraud Waste and Abuse) regarding security, privacy and/or healthcare practices in an acute care medical center.
Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, develop, implement, and direct regulatory compliance and privacy programs within an integrated healthcare system, including acute-care hospital operations, ambulatory healthcare services, public health programs, and other applicable healthcare settings; interpret and apply federal and state healthcare regulations; conduct compliance investigations and risk assessments; develop corrective action plans; communicate effectively with executive leadership and regulatory agencies; and coordinate multidisciplinary compliance initiatives across diverse organizational departments and programs.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Certified Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certificate must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Sarah Teegarden at (951) 955-5577 or steegarden@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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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
Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations
The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.
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: MCU
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
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).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
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.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of 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 Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing administration, business, healthcare, public health administration, or a closely related field?
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Do you possess a current Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certificate?
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Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?
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How many years of professional experience do you have in a healthcare administrative capacity that included responsibility for developing and implementing compliance programs related to patient privacy, management of patient health information, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements?
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Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, Community Health Centers (CHS) or Correctional Health Services (CHS)?
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What is your level of knowledge and/or experience monitoring compliance requirements with the following regulatory and accrediting agencies: the Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) and State regulatory agencies?
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Do you possess a current, valid Health Care Compliance certification?
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Which statement best describes your professional experience preparing or submitting reports and notifications to healthcare regulatory or oversight agencies, such as CDPH, DHCS, OCR, and OIG?
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Which statement best describes your professional experience investigating patient privacy breaches, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating corrective actions?
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Which statement best describes your professional experience in healthcare compliance and patient privacy within a hospital setting?
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How many years of management experience do you have directing an organizations compliance program?
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
Website http://www.rc-hr.com