Description

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Health Care Compliance Analyst

Salary: $128,984.02 - $156,784.45 Annually

Closing Date: 5/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Join our cohesive team as a Health Care Compliance Analyst and support the mission and values of the Department of Health Services!

As a Health Care Compliance Analyst with the Department of Health Services (DHS), you will support the administration of the DHS compliance and ethics program. This work will include: 

•   Researching, interpreting, and implementing federal, state, and local regulatory mandates
•   Conducting audits to ensure compliance with health care laws, regulations, policies, grant requirements, and more
•   Tracking and following trends of reported compliance issues and inquiries or complaints within DHS
•   Working across all divisions within DHS (Administration, Public Health, Homelessness, and Behavioral Health), to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, grants, and contracts
•   Preventing, detecting, and correcting inappropriate activity or misconduct, including health care fraud, waste, or abuse
•   Creating and implementing consistent health care compliance training and education for DHS staff
•   Assisting in regular Compliance Program risk assessments 

As the ideal candidate to join the team, you will be motivated and committed to promoting a culture of honest and responsible behavior within the department, and possess many of the following:

•   Knowledge of or experience with health care compliance and the nationally recognized seven elements of an effective compliance program (per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines) 
•   Excellent analytical skills to be able to research, interpret, and implement federal, state, and local regulatory mandates within the department 
•   Proven experience with data analytics
•   Advanced level oral and written communication skills 
•   The ability to manage multiple projects independently, prioritizing them appropriately 
•   A high degree of integrity and trustworthiness
•   Certification in Health Care Compliance (CHC) or Healthcare Privacy Compliance is desired, but not required

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The Civil Service title for this position is Patient Care Analyst.