About the role
**Work Location: The primary on-site work location will be Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. **
Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Program Specialist supports the implementation and ongoing management of regulatory compliance and readiness programs to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Performs regulatory auditing activities, including tracer methodology and documentation review, and supports survey readiness, submissions, and compliance monitoring across multiple entities. This position requires onsite presence 2–3 days per week to conduct 4- 6 unit tracers a week, or as determined by the needs of the organization.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, life sciences, or related field (Required)
One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
Experience
Minimum 2 Years of experience: 2+ years of program management experience in a regulatory environment (Required)
Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards (TJC, CMS, DOH)
Ability to perform structured audits and apply established compliance criteria
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with guidance and manage assigned tasks
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Salary Range: $37.60/hour - $62.08/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.