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

Initial Posting Date:

06/23/2026

Application Deadline:

07/24/2026

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.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

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.      

Preference Statement

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

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.