Clinica Sierra Vista

Associate Director – Compliance & Risk Management

Clinica Sierra Vista

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bakersfield • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $97,760 - $136,052 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Compliance Program.
  • Oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Compliance Program to ensure prevention of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
  • Ensures adherence to BPHC and FTCA requirements, including Clinical Standards and Clinical Guidelines.
  • Oversees implementation, training, and monitoring of the Red Flag Rule.
  • Directs credentialing and privileging processes for licensed providers; ensures compliance with FTCA deeming regulations.
  • Ensures required checks of OIG and GSA exclusion lists for all employees, medical staff, and contractors.
  • Leads independent investigations of alleged unethical or improper conduct; ensures corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
  • Oversees periodic review and revision of Standards of Conduct in collaboration with the CHRCO.
  • Coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance issues are appropriately investigated and resolved; consults with legal counsel on complex matters.
  • Directs uniform handling of compliance violations and ensures appropriate investigative procedures are followed.
  • Serves as an independent review body for compliance concerns in the absence of the CHRCO.
  • Provides strategic oversight of risk identification, trend analysis, and prioritization of improvement initiatives; guides staff in implementing corrective actions and preventive strategies.
  • Ensures organizational compliance with all state and federal regulations related to patient safety, quality improvement, and risk mitigation.
  • Oversees investigations of incident reports, patient complaints, and patient care issues; ensures timely follow‑up and directs staff in developing safety improvements based on identified risks.
  • Leads the development, implementation, and annual review of the organization’s Risk Management Plan.
  • Serves as a senior liaison between practitioners, malpractice carriers, and insurance risk managers; supports the CHRCO in risk‑related negotiations and educational initiatives.
  • Provides executive oversight of the incident reporting system, ensuring effective policies, training, and reporting mechanisms are in place.
  • Directs the flow of incident information to medical staff and nursing peer review processes; utilizes benchmarking data to inform decision‑making.
  • Oversees development of loss control measures related to patient care complaints, access to care, and treatment concerns.
  • Prepares litigation risk summaries for outside legal counsel, the CEO, and the CHRCO; manages claim documentation and ensures adherence to Claims Management Procedures.
  • Leads the design and implementation of preventive risk management programs; ensures staff receive ongoing training in documentation, reporting, and risk‑related procedures.
  • Serves as the organization’s expert resource on risk reduction, maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in business administration, law, or related field required
  • Master’s degree in business, law, or related field preferred
  • Manager-level experience in risk and compliance, preferably in a healthcare or regulated setting
  • Demonstrated organizational, management, supervisory, and teaching skills in a health care delivery organization
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and personal transportation.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days per year
  • A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
  • Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
  • 403(B) plan with company matching
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