Director Of Compliance And Risk

Job

Title: Director of Compliance and Risk

Reports

to: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Administration

FLSA Class: Exempt

Updated: July 2025

Summary: The Director of Compliance and Risk (CR) is responsible for the development of strategic and tactical plans in the areas of corporate compliance, and risk management to maximize the effectiveness of Hunter Health Clinic (HHC). This includes monitoring and revising applicable policies and budgets as required to ensure organizational compliance with contracts and regulations. In collaboration with the Executive Team and other leaders within HHC, the Director of CR is also responsible for maintaining compliance with all federal grants, HRSA, IHS, HIPAA, and HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Sets the strategic vision for corporate compliance and risk management in collaboration with the HHC executive leadership team.
• Establishes priorities for departmental projects and initiatives.
• Determines objectives and tactical steps to assist the organization in reaching goals for different Compliance and Risk initiatives.
• Determines how to measure and monitor progress on strategies and initiatives, while continually evaluating their effectiveness.
• Coordinates with the leadership team to ensure systems are implemented within each department for Compliance and Risk Management.
• Manages the organization's compliance with accreditation and grants standards, including but not limited to HRSA, IHS, AAAHC, PCMH, and CMS.
• Develops and maintains CR, HIMs, and Clinical Informatics department budgets, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources available to meet the business needs.
• Provides oversight within CR, HIMs and Clinical Informatics management to set the direction for their areas of responsibility to align with overall organizational goals.
• Maintains linkages with external and community partners in the areas of corporate compliance and risk management.
• Establishes accountability systems and controls to promote patient safety, mitigate organizational risk, and foster a culture of compliance and integrity.
• Serves as Section 1557 Coordinator and ensures organizational compliance with federal requirements.
• Oversees the privacy regulations and practices within the organization, in collaboration with the HIM Manager and Privacy Officer.
• Supervises staff within the CR, HIM, and Clinical Informatics departments, including hiring, onboarding, providing guidance and direction, coaching, training, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective action or disciplinary action.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing, public health or healthcare administration is required. A master's degree in similar programs is preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience in compliance and risk management with a demonstrated record of coordinating improvements or assurance related projects is required.
• 2 or more years of experience in risk management is required.
• 2 or more years of leadership experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients.
• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.