Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  • Section Manager - Compliance and Risk Management

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States View Map

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Section Manager - Compliance and Risk Management
Amarillo
46127BR

Position Description
Join our Compliance and Risk Management team and play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and risk mitigation across the organization. In this leadership position, you'll oversee compliance and risk management functions, develop goals and procedures, lead audit and policy initiatives, and collaborate with leaders, regulatory agencies, and external partners to support organizational success. You'll also mentor and supervise staff while helping drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality service.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies that support compliance, operational effectiveness, and organizational objectives.

  • Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans in response to audit findings, compliance concerns, and identified areas of risk.

  • Ensure timely, thorough, and well-documented escalation of unresolved compliance, operational, or risk-related issues to the Senior Director of Compliance and Risk Management (CRM) and Operations leadership.

  • Conduct ongoing audits and reviews of procedures, practices, and documentation to identify potential risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Coordinate and oversee annual audits, including release of information, refusal of treatment, and regional privacy audits, ensuring compliance with established requirements and timelines.

  • Support American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation activities and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit requirements by facilitating audit preparation, documentation, and compliance efforts.

  • Provide oversight of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) audits and related processes, including Operational Review Audits (ORA), Nursing Quality Assurance audits, Sick Call Request Verification audits, Compelled Medication audits, Mental Health Evaluation audits, and other regulatory reviews. This includes monitoring audit preparation activities, reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy, coordinating with unit leadership, and evaluating corrective action plans and detailed written responses prior to submission.

  • Manage the maintenance, review, and continuous improvement of departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.

  • Assist in the development, review, and revision of regional and unit policies and SOPs to support evolving operational and compliance requirements.

  • Coordinate compliance, privacy, and safety training, educational initiatives, and investigations while serving as a regional resource for Compliance and Risk Management (CRM) programs and best practices.

  • Perform other duties as assigned, including travel and overnight travel as required to support organizational and operational needs.



Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus four years of supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or years of supervisory experience to equal a minimum of 8 years.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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About Us

Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).

Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.

Our Mission

As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.

Our Values & Culture

Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
  • State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
  • Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
  • Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
  • Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
  • Leadership and Professional Development Programs
  • Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
  • Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay

We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!

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