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Health Care Compliance Officer - Long Term Care

State of Arizonaabout 2 months ago
Phoenix, AZ, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules and flexible hours, offering positions for every stage of your career—from entry to senior level.

Position Title: Health Care Compliance Officer - Long Term Care
Location: 150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Salary: $57,750

Grade:

20

Job Summary:

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Facilities Licensing. This role assists with issuing licenses to facilities and providers, ensures compliance with applicable regulations through recertification inspections, reviews quality systems, and investigates complaints or potential regulatory breaches. The officer also engages in technical discussions, develops standards, participates in rulemaking, and prepares detailed inspection and investigative reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules, and internal procedures for discipline.
  • Participate in and conduct inspections/investigations to determine compliance with federal regulations, statutes, rules, and internal procedures.
  • Prepare investigation reports.
  • Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or stakeholder organization meetings.
  • Provide technical assistance to providers and consumers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of federal regulations, the Arizona Administrative Code, and Arizona Revised Statutes related to licensed facilities and providers.
  • Understanding of facility management, operational concepts, specialized procedures, as well as performance management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
  • Skill in reviewing and interpreting professional literature and regulations with strong oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to reprioritize as issues arise, work independently, perform reviews, analyze data, and support a diverse, inclusive work environment.
  • Must have a driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide; must possess (or timely apply for) a valid level one fingerprint clearance card.
  • Completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) is required for all newly hired employees.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree with experience working in a licensed or regulated setting, or experience with a regulatory agency. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a professional license (e.g., Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor) or proof of eligibility for reciprocity of an out-of-state license.

Benefits & Perks

  • Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year (pilot program) for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Wellness program and plans
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability insurance
  • Defined retirement plan with State matching contributions
  • Award-winning Infant at Work program
  • Credit union membership
  • Transit subsidy
  • ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Required Skills

Preparation of investigative and inspection reports
Analytical data reporting and evaluation
Problem solving and root cause analysis
Conducting detailed inspections and investigations
Interpretation of federal regulations and statutes
Effective oral and written communication
Coordination with regulatory agencies and stakeholders