Compliance Officer

Prepared on October 8, 2026

Department	Wellness Center
Reports To	Health Director
Type of Employment	Full-Time
Work Hours	40 hours per week
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Salary	$85,000-$100,000 DOQ

Summary

The Compliance Officer, under the direction of the Health Director and reporting directly to the Health Director is responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable Federal and regulatory compliance requirements. This role involves oversight of compliance with regulations set forth by IHS, as well as compliance with standards established by accrediting bodies such as AAAHC, CARF, COLA, ACR, and FDA. The Compliance Officer actively investigates reported compliance violations, near misses, and/or adverse events, making recommendations for self-reporting per OIG guidelines. The Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in promoting a culture of compliance and integrity within the organization.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to the following:

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs to ensure adherence to Federal, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in regulations and standards issued by HHS, IHS, AAAHC, CARF, COLA, ACR, FDA, and other relevant bodies, and ensure timely updates to policies and procedures accordingly.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
Collaborate with department heads and staff to provide guidance and support on compliance-related matters.
Serve as a resource for staff regarding compliance questions, concerns, and best practices.
Coordinate and facilitate compliance training programs for staff to ensure awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Investigate and coordinate with Human Resources to respond to compliance-related incidents, complaints, or allegations, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Oversee HIPPA, WISHA, OSHA tribal/ federal regulations
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities, audits, and investigations.
Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies as required.
Prepare and coordinate with Human Resources on hoc investigative summaries for compliance investigations and Adverse Events.
Participate in external audits and surveys conducted by regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
Keep abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and developments in healthcare compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes, but is not limited to the following:

All other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory duties for this position

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Eduction

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare compliance or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working within a Tribal government operation preferred.

Skills

Must have working knowledge and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet and database software.
Must maintain confidentiality. Must be able to exercise judgment and initiative.
Strong knowledge of Federal and regulatory requirements, including CMS/IHS, and accreditation standards (AAAHC, CARF, COLA, ACR, FDA).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of compliance and integrity.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHPC), or Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) is preferred. Will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Essential Competencies

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management – Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; give and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.

Attendance and Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Common medical clinic environment.

At-Will Employment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The employment relationship with Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe is voluntary; there is no specified length of employment. Accordingly, either the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s policy 181 within the Tribes Employee Handbook.

Benefits

After 60 days of employment

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Short term disability
Long term disability
Disability resources

After 90 days of employment use of

Annual Leave accrual
Sick Leave accrual
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Paid Holidays

After 1 year of employment

401K contribution

Work Location	Work on Location Premises 2373 Tokeland Rd Tokeland , WA 98590
Job Posting Valid Through	Valid until filled
Position Start Date	Immediately