Description
San Mateo County Health is seeking an experienced well-qualified individual for the position of
Compliance and Privacy Management Analyst - SMMC. This is a full-time, regular position and the incumbent will report to the Deputy Director of Compliance and Support Services.
In order to effectively ensure a culture of compliance and fulfill the additional Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) requirements, the Compliance and Privacy Management Analyst will review regulatory changes, draft technical bulletins that provide compliance guidance, and work with operations to implement policy changes. This work will include analysis related to auditing and monitoring billing, coding and other related audits to ensure the Compliance Program is meeting its objectives and annual Compliance Work Plan goals. The analyst will also support Privacy-related investigations and reporting.
The
ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as healthcare administration, public health, business administration, or a related discipline. A master's degree or other advanced certification is a plus.
- Certifications in compliance, auditing, or privacy (e.g., CHC - Certified in Healthcare Compliance, CPC - Certified Professional Coder, or CIPP - Certified Information Privacy Professional).
- At least 3-5 years of experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory affairs, auditing, or privacy management.
- Strong understanding of the Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) framework and its requirements.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, billing and coding standards, and healthcare operational compliance.
- Proven experience in auditing and monitoring activities, particularly in healthcare billing, coding, and policy.
- Ability to review, interpret, and summarize regulatory changes and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail for auditing and monitoring activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate with operations teams to implement policy changes effectively.
- Adaptable to changing regulations and able to adjust policies and procedures accordingly.
- Proficiency in compliance and auditing software tools, as well as standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EPIC) systems and other healthcare IT platforms.
Qualifications
Knowledge of :
- Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
- Principles of mathematical and statistical computations.
- Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and applications related to the work.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Principles and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration.
- Principles and practices of county management and government.
- Sources of information related to a broad range of county programs, services, and administration.
- Basic principles, practices, and procedures of funding sources and grant funds disbursement.
- Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation; and public agency budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
- Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
- Record keeping principles and procedures.
- Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
Ability to :
- Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department.
- Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and/or fiscal reporting activities.
- Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
- Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including grant funding, contract feasibility, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives.
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
- Plan and conduct effective management, administrative, and operational studies.
- Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
- Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Education and Experience :
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
- At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level, and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level.
Licenses and Certifications :
- Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the
San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.
The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply" button.If you are not on the County's website, please go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 11:59PM PST
Application Screening: Week of May 4, 2026
Combined Panel/Departmental Interviews: Week of May 18,2026
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
