HealthCare Compliance Specialist

Job Title

Healthcare Compliance Specialist

Location

South Africa

Job Type

Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours

US Hours (9am-5pm EST)

Salary

South African Rand (ZAR)

In this role, you will play a key part in establishing and developing the healthcare admissions documentation compliance function. You'll review patient admission documentation, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, support the development of new processes and SOPs, and help build a scalable compliance function as the business continues to grow.

Review patient admission agreements to ensure compliance with consent and capacity requirements.

Assess whether patients had the legal capacity to sign documentation at the time of admission.

Verify that third-party representatives have the appropriate legal authority to sign on a patient's behalf.

Identify, investigate, and flag incomplete, inaccurate, or non-compliant documentation.

Escalate complex or high-risk cases where necessary.

Conduct structured audits of historical patient admission agreements across multiple healthcare facilities.

Identify documentation gaps and compliance risks.

Support remediation efforts by accurately documenting audit findings.

Perform ongoing daily reviews of newly completed admission documentation to ensure continued compliance.

Assist in establishing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the compliance function.

Develop and maintain process documentation and audit standards.

Help build a scalable compliance framework that can support future organisational growth.

Following training, provide guidance and quality oversight to other remote audit team members as the department expands.

Promote consistent interpretation and application of compliance requirements.

Support the onboarding and training of new team members as the compliance function grows.

Prepare clear end-of-day reports outlining

Audits completed

Compliance concerns identified

Outstanding issues and escalations

Maintain organised, audit-ready records and documentation.

A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative.

Naturally curious and confident asking questions to gain a full understanding of tasks and processes.

Eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the role.

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Comfortable following established processes while contributing to process improvements.

High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Ability to produce accurate work and maintain clear documentation.

Experience in healthcare administration, compliance, legal administration, auditing, admissions, or a related field.

Comfortable working U.S. hours

Remote work from home

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