Clinical Compliance Specialist; Compliance Specialist - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

Position Title

Clinical Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist
3) - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

02/20/2026

03/02/2026

Oregon Health Authority

$5,988 - $9,191

Employee

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Clinical Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist
3)

NOTE:

a cover letter and resume are required to be submitted along with your application for this position.

As the Clinical Compliance Specialist for the Oregon State Hospital (OSH), you will serve as the clinical compliance subject matter expert for the nursing specialty area to enforce regulatory compliance typical for credentialing. You will apply your nursing education and experience to enforce regulatory compliance on clinical matters in collaboration with leadership to provide your professional expertise to management and staff throughout the Oregon State Hospital system.

This position requires in-depth clinical knowledge on complex compliance and quality‑related activities as required by various federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

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What We Are Looking For These qualifications must be reflected in your application to be considered for this position.

• Five years of experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level. College‑level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45‑quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
• OR A bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related degree and two years of the specified experience.
• OR A master’s degree in business or public administration or a related degree and one year of the specified experience.

• Registered nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, quality, or accreditation.
• Experience with the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules and other healthcare regulatory agencies is strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting regulatory laws, rules, and policies, and conducting compliance reviews/tracers.
• Experience implementing quality and continuous improvement methods such as lean, six‑sigma, and total quality management.
• Experience working with methods of organizational, program, and statistical analysis.
• Experience writing and analyzing general, statistical, and technical reports per the Joint Commission (JC) standards.
• Knowledge of Hospital Quality Improvement programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Adobe applications.

Preference will be extended to applicants with a Registered Nurse license from the Oregon Board of Nursing.

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Cover Letter – A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• External Candidates:
  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or…