Clinical Compliance Specialist - Salem

Initial Posting Date · 02/20/2026 · Application Deadline · 03/02/2026 · Agency · Oregon Health Authority · Salary Range · $5,988 - $9,191 · Position Type · Employee · Position Title · Clinical Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus · ...

Job description

Initial Posting Date

02/20/2026

Application Deadline

03/02/2026

Agency

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range

$5,988 - $9,191

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

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

Job Description

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.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Qualifications

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

Desired Attributes

The following list contains desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

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 Statement

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

Application Guidance

Submission Requirements

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role.

Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

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.

How To Apply

External Candidates:

Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the "Apply" tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.

Internal Candidates:
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply

Complete any pending tasks in Workday under "My Applications" prior to the application deadline.
Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans' Preference documentation.

Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About The Team & Benefits Of Joining

The Oregon State Hospital is looking for clinicians who are passionate about working with people with severe mental illness and helping them return to their life in the community.

Our psychiatrists enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, modern facilities and technologies, opportunities to teach residents and medical students, and a warm and friendly staff culture.

The hospital offers a wide variety of treatment options for a dynamic and clinically challenging patient population. CME opportunities are available onsite, and colleagues include psychiatrists with board certification in forensic, geriatric and addiction psychiatry.

Benefits

If your passionate to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including:
Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, classified, represented Clinical Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) based in Salem, Oregon.
This is an in-office position.

"Review Section 4:
Working Conditions" in the position description (linked above) for more information.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and drug screen that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

OSH employees are required to have a criminal records check every two years.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization.

If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information


Recruiter:
Cyndi Phipps-Roman


Email:
Phone (text friendly):

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support.

If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees.

We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation.

Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.