Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) - Oregon State Hospital, Junction City

Initial Posting Date:

07/31/2025

Application Deadline:

08/10/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,842 - $8,967

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) - Oregon State Hospital, Junction City

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) – Oregon State Hospital, Junction City Campus

A resume and cover letter are required to be attached to your application.

The Compliance Specialist serves on the Standards and Compliance team at a professional level and is responsible for the coordination and overall duties related to ensuring compliance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, policies and accreditation standards. Compliance Specialists are assigned to specific areas of the hospital to provide the hospital with specialized resources in all areas of the hospital. This work includes but is not limited to the review and resolution of the most complex compliance issues including interpreting standards, policies, developing data collection tools, supporting comprehensive corrective action plans, and trainings for staff related to compliance.

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

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.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for you 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.

Desired Attributes: The following list contains skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to being successful in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience implementing quality and continuous improvement methods such as lean, six-sigma, and total quality management.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS,) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) guidelines, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Working knowledge of state healthcare regulations: Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)
• Experience interpreting regulatory laws and policies and conducting compliance reviews/tracers.
• Analytical thinking and organizational skills needed to organize work effectively and determine priorities.

Preference Statement:

Preference will be given to applicants with five years of experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS,) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) guidelines, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR).

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements: At the time of application, please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date. Attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and then complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills, qualifications and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for one full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Compliance Specialist 3 position based in Junction City, Oregon.
• This is an in-office/full-time position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Cynthia Phipps-Roman at: cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov or 503-569-0066.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion 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 medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check, abuse check, and a driving records check that meet OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• OHA does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet agency employment eligibility standards.

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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 any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do 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.

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