Chief Quality Officer Job Klamath Falls area,Oregon USA,Healthcare

Description

OPEN: 10/16/2026

CLOSE: UNTIL FILLED

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER

RESPONSIBLE TO: DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SALARY:
Step Range: 37 ($87,713) - 56 ($153,806);
Full Benefits

CLASSIFICATION:
Professional/Management, Regular, Full-Time

LOCATION:

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services

3949 South 6th Street

Klamath Falls, Oregon

BACKGROUND: P.L. 101-630 Level

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Chief Quality Officer has principal authority and responsibility for the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of all aspects of the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services’ (KTHFS) Compliance Program. The Chief Quality Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organization policies. In fulfilling this duty, the Compliance Officer shall have direct access to the Governing Board and legal counsel to report compliance activities, risks, and corrective actions independently of operational leadership.

The Chief Quality Officer will report directly to the Deputy CEO, who will oversee the individual’s performance as the Chief Quality Officer. Responsibilities may include meeting certain professional goals and objectives; supervising and mentoring subordinates; demonstrating and encouraging leadership; and/or maintaining good judgment and discretion in carrying out the duties of the Chief Quality Officer.

The Chief Quality Officer will perform a wide variety of complex administrative functions in support of Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services. The Chief Quality Officer will serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer on behalf of KTHFS and the Klamath Tribes, a hybrid entity.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct supervision of the Quality Assurance Specialist.

Oversee and monitor the development and implementation of KTHFS Compliance Program and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Plan and policies.

Direct methods to improve KTHFS efficiency and quality of services and to reduce KTHFS vulnerability to fraud and abuse, such as conducting periodic audits, developing effective lines of communication on compliance issues, and preparing, maintaining, implementing, and disseminating written practice standards and procedures. Coordinates and facilitates the monitoring program including but not limited to mock surveys, external agency audits, and tracer activities to identify areas for improvement.

Coordinate the development an review of policies and plans for compliance with the appropriate leaders and their respective departments.

Develop, coordinate, and participate in training programs that focus on the components of the Compliance Program and seek to ensure that all Health Center Governing Body members, as well as employees, contractors, agents, consultants, volunteers, and others who act on KTHFS’ behalf (Staff) are knowledgeable of, and comply with, pertinent Federal and State standards and the requirements of KTHFS’ Compliance Program.

Responsible for HIPAA and Privacy Training at new hire orientation and regular intervals as needed throughout the year.

Coordinate with the Human Resource Department to ensure that employees and contract licensed independent practitioners have been queried/screened against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities on a regular basis (e.g., at the time of hire, monthly, annually).

Investigate, independently or with qualified legal counsel, and act on any report or allegation of unethical or improper conduct or business practices, and implement and monitor appropriate corrective action and/or subsequent compliance.

Direct the development and implementation of corrective actions in response to reports or findings of…