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Compliance Officer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making this a permanent sponsorship pathway rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
Work Shift: Day: 8 hours
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President (DCCO) partners with and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the organization's Compliance Program and strategic leadership across the enterprise. This includes responsibility across the organization's hospitals, the physician network, and any other affiliated entities or matters that fall within the scope of the program. The DCCO serves as a senior member of the Compliance leadership team, directing all compliance program activities, including, among others, risk assessment, auditing and monitoring, education and training, investigations, and corrective action activities, and acts on behalf of and in the absence of the CCO whenever needed.
- Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the organizational Compliance Program, ensuring consistent application of compliance policies, procedures, and standards across all hospitals, the physician network, and other affiliated entities.
- Serves as a key advisor and partner to the CCO in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Compliance Program in accordance with applicable federal and state law and industry guidance, including the elements of an effective compliance program.
- Manages the organization's annual compliance risk assessment and work plan and oversees ongoing auditing and monitoring activities to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks across all operating entities.
- Oversees the compliance education and training program, including new hire, annual, and role-specific training for employees, medical staff, physicians, and leadership.
- Directs the intake, triage, and investigation of compliance concerns reported through the compliance hotline or other channels, ensuring timely, thorough, and objective investigations and appropriate corrective action plans.
- Provides oversight and guidance to compliance staff and liaisons supporting hospital operations, the physician network, and other business units, ensuring consistent compliance practices across the enterprise.
- Collaborates with Internal Audit, Legal Services, Human Resources, Revenue Cycle, and operational leadership to address compliance risks, billing and coding matters, and other regulatory concerns.
- Supports the CCO in preparing and delivering reports and presentations for Board of Directors and designated committees, executive leadership, and other governance bodies and helps lead the enterprise risk management program.
- Sets enterprise compliance priorities and integrates them into organizational strategic planning and enterprise risk management.
- Monitors changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and industry guidance and ensures policies, procedures, and practices are updated accordingly.
- Oversees the organization's exclusion screening, conflicts of interest, and gifts and payments disclosure programs.
- Acts on behalf of the CCO and represents Compliance on organizational committees and workgroups as appropriate.
- Leads, mentors, and develops compliance department staff, fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability throughout the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission and Compliance Program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, legal studies, or a related field required; Juris Doctor (JD) or other graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive healthcare compliance experience, including experience within a hospital and/or physician network setting, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role overseeing compliance operations.
- Strong working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and CMS conditions of participation.
- Demonstrated experience leading compliance risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action planning across multiple business units.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including physicians, executives, and the Board.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independence in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Additional certification such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
SALARY RANGE:
$132.41 - $198.61 USD Hour
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
INTRODUCTION
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
Work Shift: Day: 8 hours
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President (DCCO) partners with and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the organization's Compliance Program and strategic leadership across the enterprise. This includes responsibility across the organization's hospitals, the physician network, and any other affiliated entities or matters that fall within the scope of the program. The DCCO serves as a senior member of the Compliance leadership team, directing all compliance program activities, including, among others, risk assessment, auditing and monitoring, education and training, investigations, and corrective action activities, and acts on behalf of and in the absence of the CCO whenever needed.
- Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the organizational Compliance Program, ensuring consistent application of compliance policies, procedures, and standards across all hospitals, the physician network, and other affiliated entities.
- Serves as a key advisor and partner to the CCO in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Compliance Program in accordance with applicable federal and state law and industry guidance, including the elements of an effective compliance program.
- Manages the organization's annual compliance risk assessment and work plan and oversees ongoing auditing and monitoring activities to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks across all operating entities.
- Oversees the compliance education and training program, including new hire, annual, and role-specific training for employees, medical staff, physicians, and leadership.
- Directs the intake, triage, and investigation of compliance concerns reported through the compliance hotline or other channels, ensuring timely, thorough, and objective investigations and appropriate corrective action plans.
- Provides oversight and guidance to compliance staff and liaisons supporting hospital operations, the physician network, and other business units, ensuring consistent compliance practices across the enterprise.
- Collaborates with Internal Audit, Legal Services, Human Resources, Revenue Cycle, and operational leadership to address compliance risks, billing and coding matters, and other regulatory concerns.
- Supports the CCO in preparing and delivering reports and presentations for Board of Directors and designated committees, executive leadership, and other governance bodies and helps lead the enterprise risk management program.
- Sets enterprise compliance priorities and integrates them into organizational strategic planning and enterprise risk management.
- Monitors changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and industry guidance and ensures policies, procedures, and practices are updated accordingly.
- Oversees the organization's exclusion screening, conflicts of interest, and gifts and payments disclosure programs.
- Acts on behalf of the CCO and represents Compliance on organizational committees and workgroups as appropriate.
- Leads, mentors, and develops compliance department staff, fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability throughout the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission and Compliance Program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, legal studies, or a related field required; Juris Doctor (JD) or other graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive healthcare compliance experience, including experience within a hospital and/or physician network setting, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role overseeing compliance operations.
- Strong working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and CMS conditions of participation.
- Demonstrated experience leading compliance risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action planning across multiple business units.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including physicians, executives, and the Board.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independence in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Additional certification such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
SALARY RANGE:
$132.41 - $198.61 USD Hour
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Compliance Officer
Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
Your degree and experience need to match the minimum requirements the employer will certify to DOL. A compliance role requiring a JD, MBA, or specialized finance degree strengthens the PERM filing and reduces audit risk for your sponsoring employer.
Target regulated industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Financial services, healthcare, and energy companies file PERM petitions for Compliance Officers regularly because their regulatory obligations demand qualified foreign talent. Prioritize employers in these sectors over general corporate roles where green card sponsorship is ad hoc.
Search green card sponsorship history through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Officer roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Identifying companies that have successfully sponsored compliance professionals before cuts your job search time significantly.
Negotiate the PERM timeline before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer will begin PERM shortly after your start date. Delays beyond your first year cost you priority date progress. Confirm your job duties will stay consistent throughout the process, since duty changes can invalidate the PERM certification.
Verify your occupation's O*NET classification during negotiations
Compliance Officer maps to specific Standard Occupational Classification codes that determine prevailing wage levels. Check the O*NET profile for your specific compliance function so you can verify that the employer's offered wage meets DOL's prevailing wage requirements at the correct level.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility before your employer files
If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold one, push for EB-2 classification, which can reduce your total wait time depending on your country of birth. USCIS adjudicates EB-2 and EB-3 under different standards, and your employer needs to file the right category from the start.
Green Card Compliance Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Officer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Compliance Officer positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the specific position requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree or higher in a related field like law, finance, or business, your employer can petition under EB-2 instead, which may affect your priority date wait time depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship for a Compliance Officer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent residency pathway, not a temporary work authorization. There's no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions the way there is for H-1B visa registrations. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes several months before USCIS even begins adjudicating the I-140 petition, making the overall process longer than an H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for a Compliance Officer position?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. The job duties and minimum requirements posted during recruitment must match what USCIS later reviews in the I-140 petition. Any mismatch between the PERM job description and your actual role can jeopardize the entire petition.
How do I find Compliance Officer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Officer openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship explicitly, so filtering by employers who have filed PERM petitions before is more reliable than relying on job description language alone.
Can my country of birth affect my green card timeline as a Compliance Officer?
Yes. If you were born in India or China, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates are significantly backlogged compared to most other nationalities. Workers born in most other countries face far shorter waits or are current immediately. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin regularly once your I-140 is approved, since your priority date must be current before you can file for adjustment of status.