Job Details

Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Observed Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Summary: The Provider Compensation Specialist is a key member of the Finance team,
responsible for ensuring the financial accuracy, integrity, and strategic alignment of provider
compensation programs. This role plays a critical part in analyzing compensation models,
supporting payroll accuracy, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with both
regulatory and internal standards. The Specialist collaborates with HR, Clinical Leadership, and
Senior Leadership to ensure compensation practices are financially sound, compliant, and
aligned with organizational goals.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop, analyze, and validate provider compensation structures ensuring financial accuracy
  and compliance with internal policies, market benchmarks, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate compensation data across financial and HR systems, perform regular
  audits, and support data-driven decision-making through dashboard reporting and
  analytics.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate submission of provider
  compensation, including reconciliation of complex pay elements and resolution of
  discrepancies.
• Track contract effective dates, expirations, and compensation triggers; oversee
  workflows related to agreement preparation, execution, amendments, and
  compensation implementation.
• Support the development, implementation, and refinement of provider compensation
  policies and procedures; stay current with relevant regulations and conduct periodic
  compensation and productivity benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Serve as a key liaison between Finance, HR, and Clinical Leadership to communicate
  compensation structures, resolve issues, and align on strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Financial Leadership to forecast compensation trends, analyze provider
  cost impacts, and contribute to broader financial planning and modeling.
• Facilitate the coordination, review, and completion of provider-related contracts,
  amendments, and compensation documentation to ensure alignment with organizational
  and legal standards.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and summaries for Finance, Clinical Leadership, and
  Senior Leadership highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities related to provider
  compensation.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to provider pay, proactively identifying and
  addressing risks associated with data, contracts, and compensation practices.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare
  Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in provider compensation, financial analysis, or
  healthcare contracting required.
• Knowledge of compensation principles, employment agreements, and provider pay
  structures (e.g., RVU-based, salary plus incentive, stipends, etc.).
• Experience with healthcare systems or organizations, especially in a multi-specialty or value basedcare environment, preferred.
• Proficiency with data management tools (e.g., Excel, ERP/HCM systems like Sage Intacct,
  ADP, Workday) and strong analytical skills required.
• Familiarity with Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other compliance-related frameworks
  affecting provider compensation preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi‐cultural population from a variety of
  income levels.
• Ability to function and work in a team environment
• Ability to think critically
• High degree of competence with cloud‐based software and the Microsoft Office suite,
  primarily Excel

Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, preferred.