Remote Health Center Risk and Compliance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Remote Health Center Risk and Compliance Manager to lead the organization's enterprise-wide riskmanagement, corporate compliance, and HIPAA Privacy programs in Arizona. This position isideal for a healthcare professional with experience in a Federally QualifiedHealth Center (FQHC) or community health center environment who is passionateabout promoting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operationalexcellence. The Risk & Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining systems that detect, monitor, prevent, investigate, report, and manage organizational risk and compliance activities. This role partners with leadership to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous quality improvement. Compensation: $71,523.86 - $89,404.83 Key Responsibilities Oversee the organization's risk management, corporate compliance, and HIPAA Privacy programs. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and systems to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate organizational risk. Lead incident reporting, claims management, investigations, and patient safety initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those specific to community health centers. Maintain knowledge of HRSA requirements, FTCA risk management expectations, and compliance standards for federally funded health centers. Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments, and investigations, implementing corrective action plans as needed. Educate and train staff on compliance, risk management, HIPAA Privacy, and regulatory requirements. Monitor regulatory changes and recommend policy updates to maintain organizational compliance. Prepare reports and present compliance and risk management findings to executive leadership. Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen organizational compliance infrastructure and improve patient safety. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, compliance, or a related healthcare field. Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health center strongly preferred. Hands-on experience leading or supporting risk management programs. Working knowledge of: Incident reporting and investigations Claims management Patient safety initiatives HIPAA Privacy regulations Compliance frameworks for federally funded health centers HRSA compliance expectations FTCA risk management requirements Nationally recognized risk management certification(such as CPHRM) required within one year of hire. Other relevant certifications will be considered. Valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required for mileage reimbursement. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree. Five (5) or more years of experience in patient safety, healthcare risk management, regulatory compliance, or accreditation. Experience working with regulatory agencies and healthcare compliance audits. Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR)