Riverside County, CA
RUHS Compliance Program Manager
Riverside County, CA, Moreno Valley, California, United States, 92551
Salary :
$93,778.56 - $137,436.83 Annually
Location :
Moreno Valley
Job Type:
Regular
Job Number:
24-77406-01 AL
Department:
RUHS-Medical Center
Division:
Corporate Compliance
Opening Date:
11/14/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION
Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
seeks candidates for two
RUHS Compliance Program Manager positions.
The candidates selected for these roles will develop, coordinate, and assist in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the RUHS compliance programs and activities; supervise support staff; and perform other related duties as required.
The RUHS Compliance Program Manager is a journey level manager classification and reports to the RUHS Compliance and Privacy Officer and/or the Public Health Director. The RUHS Compliance Program Manager is expected to perform the full range of increasingly responsible and complex work assignments with occasional mentoring when needed. This class is characterized by the responsibility for the achievement of goals, standards, objectives, development, implementation, and monitoring of an effective compliance program. Incumbents assist the RUHS Compliance and Privacy Officer or Public Health Director in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and County regulations, policies and procedures related to medical privacy and information security, as well as to the provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Incumbents may oversee a moderate amount of subordinate staff members and/or provide specialized knowledge for the department while providing some oversight of staff.
The RUHS Compliance Program Manager differs from the RUHS Compliance and Privacy Officer classification in that the latter performs duties that require extensive knowledge and experience in the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing of regulatory compliance programs.
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.
Recruiter contact information:Angela Levinson/951-955-5562/alevinson@rivco.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES• Perform audits to assess compliance with various laws, regulations, policies, and standards such as those related to healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, billing and coding, clinical documentation, privacy and information security, research and ethics; maintain a system of reporting that provides timely and relevant information of all aspects of compliance issues.• Participate in appropriate level of response, develop corrective action plans and conduct compliance investigations while maintaining confidentiality of information reported, as appropriate.• Evaluate departmental continuous readiness to achieve compliance in the areas of healthcare privacy and security; assist in the development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures and breach notification as necessary.• Develop and implement policies and procedures for filing and investigation of complaints related to HIPAA/HITECH Privacy, Breach Notification Rules and related County guidelines and procedures.• Develop and monitor policies and procedures that establish standards for ensuring patient privacy protections, including by providing guidance to individual employees and departments on the HIPAA Privacy Rule, as appropriate.• Document and retain all complaints received as required by HIPAA/HITECH; establish and maintain a mechanism for tracking and reporting the investigation and resolving such complaints.• Develop and administer training for RUHS staff to promote awareness of compliance to regulatory standards.• Provide guidance and assistance to departments on a variety of privacy and compliance auditing, and internal control matters; document findings and prepare reports.• Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work performed by staff; direct the day-to-day operations of support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, public health nursing, finance, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the aforementioned majors is preferred.) Possession of current Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certification is preferred.
Experience:
Three years of professional, journey-level experience in healthcare compliance, which includes internal auditing experience and experience in the development and implementation of HIPAA and/or privacy compliance programs.
Knowledge of:
Information security; theory, principles and practices of general healthcare; governmental accounting, budgeting and auditing; HIPAA privacy and security rules and regulations; privacy laws, rules and regulations relating to information and security; federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations including healthcare fiscal operations; the methods of developing systems forms for various types of accounting records and reports; information systems and their application to accounting operations; the principles, methods and techniques of public administration, personnel and business office management; the principles and techniques of supervision.
Ability to:
Develop and implement compliance and auditing programs; apply legal and administrative compliance policies to hospital or health systems; analyze data, draw logical conclusions, conduct independent audits, reviews, and make evaluations to ensure compliance issues and concerns are appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved; recommend effective courses of action; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships; conduct independent systems analyses of complex business processes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?This recruitment is open to the public. Depending on the number of applications received, RUHS employees may be given priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed in the order of which they were received.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's PreferenceThe County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable AccommodationsThe 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:
Proof of EducationIf 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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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-EmploymentAll 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 PeriodAs 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 InformationCurrent 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, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
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.
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 listMISCELLANEOUS 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, the 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 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 there's 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
YesNo
02
Do you possess a current Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certification?
YesNo
03
Do you have at least three years of professional, journey-level experience in healthcare compliance, which includes internal auditing experience and experience in the development and implementation of HIPAA and/or privacy compliance programs?
YesNo
04
Are you a current employee of the County of Riverside?
YesNo
Required Question
$93,778.56 - $137,436.83 Annually
Location :
Moreno Valley
Job Type:
Regular
Job Number:
24-77406-01 AL
Department:
RUHS-Medical Center
Division:
Corporate Compliance
Opening Date:
11/14/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION
Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
seeks candidates for two
RUHS Compliance Program Manager positions.
The candidates selected for these roles will develop, coordinate, and assist in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the RUHS compliance programs and activities; supervise support staff; and perform other related duties as required.
The RUHS Compliance Program Manager is a journey level manager classification and reports to the RUHS Compliance and Privacy Officer and/or the Public Health Director. The RUHS Compliance Program Manager is expected to perform the full range of increasingly responsible and complex work assignments with occasional mentoring when needed. This class is characterized by the responsibility for the achievement of goals, standards, objectives, development, implementation, and monitoring of an effective compliance program. Incumbents assist the RUHS Compliance and Privacy Officer or Public Health Director in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and County regulations, policies and procedures related to medical privacy and information security, as well as to the provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Incumbents may oversee a moderate amount of subordinate staff members and/or provide specialized knowledge for the department while providing some oversight of staff.
The RUHS Compliance Program Manager differs from the RUHS Compliance and Privacy Officer classification in that the latter performs duties that require extensive knowledge and experience in the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing of regulatory compliance programs.
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.
Recruiter contact information:Angela Levinson/951-955-5562/alevinson@rivco.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES• Perform audits to assess compliance with various laws, regulations, policies, and standards such as those related to healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, billing and coding, clinical documentation, privacy and information security, research and ethics; maintain a system of reporting that provides timely and relevant information of all aspects of compliance issues.• Participate in appropriate level of response, develop corrective action plans and conduct compliance investigations while maintaining confidentiality of information reported, as appropriate.• Evaluate departmental continuous readiness to achieve compliance in the areas of healthcare privacy and security; assist in the development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures and breach notification as necessary.• Develop and implement policies and procedures for filing and investigation of complaints related to HIPAA/HITECH Privacy, Breach Notification Rules and related County guidelines and procedures.• Develop and monitor policies and procedures that establish standards for ensuring patient privacy protections, including by providing guidance to individual employees and departments on the HIPAA Privacy Rule, as appropriate.• Document and retain all complaints received as required by HIPAA/HITECH; establish and maintain a mechanism for tracking and reporting the investigation and resolving such complaints.• Develop and administer training for RUHS staff to promote awareness of compliance to regulatory standards.• Provide guidance and assistance to departments on a variety of privacy and compliance auditing, and internal control matters; document findings and prepare reports.• Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work performed by staff; direct the day-to-day operations of support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, public health nursing, finance, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the aforementioned majors is preferred.) Possession of current Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certification is preferred.
Experience:
Three years of professional, journey-level experience in healthcare compliance, which includes internal auditing experience and experience in the development and implementation of HIPAA and/or privacy compliance programs.
Knowledge of:
Information security; theory, principles and practices of general healthcare; governmental accounting, budgeting and auditing; HIPAA privacy and security rules and regulations; privacy laws, rules and regulations relating to information and security; federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations including healthcare fiscal operations; the methods of developing systems forms for various types of accounting records and reports; information systems and their application to accounting operations; the principles, methods and techniques of public administration, personnel and business office management; the principles and techniques of supervision.
Ability to:
Develop and implement compliance and auditing programs; apply legal and administrative compliance policies to hospital or health systems; analyze data, draw logical conclusions, conduct independent audits, reviews, and make evaluations to ensure compliance issues and concerns are appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved; recommend effective courses of action; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships; conduct independent systems analyses of complex business processes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?This recruitment is open to the public. Depending on the number of applications received, RUHS employees may be given priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed in the order of which they were received.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's PreferenceThe County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable AccommodationsThe 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:
Proof of EducationIf 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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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-EmploymentAll 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 PeriodAs 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 InformationCurrent 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, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
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.
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 listMISCELLANEOUS 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, the 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 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 there's 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
YesNo
02
Do you possess a current Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) certification?
YesNo
03
Do you have at least three years of professional, journey-level experience in healthcare compliance, which includes internal auditing experience and experience in the development and implementation of HIPAA and/or privacy compliance programs?
YesNo
04
Are you a current employee of the County of Riverside?
YesNo
Required Question