Compliance Specialist 3 (5 positions)

Oregon Health Authority | Portland, OR

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Posted Date 11/07/2024
Description

Are an experience Compliance Specialist?

We are seeking individuals with experience providing oversight and regulatory compliance; developing compliance standards and procedures; designing training courses related to complex regulatory situations; working with government jurisdictions, legislative staff, and the public; providing technical assistance and recommendations on compliance methods to improve program efficiency and verify consistency; conducting informal conferences; formulate and carry out management decisions, and represent management’s interest by recommending and taking action to implement or enact rules as necessary to ensure compliance.

 

Interested? We want YOU to apply today!

 

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

 

There are 5 full-time, permanent positions. These are considered management service and are not represented by a union.


What you will do!

  • Schedule, prepare, and conduct initial and renewal licensing, certification and registration inspections of providers and facilities for compliance.
  • Schedule, prepare, and conduct licensing, certification and registration non-abuse complaint investigations of providers and facilities.
  • Preparing reports identifying any deficiencies and determination of compliance with the applicable rules, reviewing corrective action plans and determine if compliance is achieved, and issuing of licenses, certificates and/or registrations.
  • Collaborate with internal and external entities to mediate resolution for improving access and quality of services.
  • Provide technical assistance, consultation, and other assistance as it relates to regulatory activities.
  • Timely record, respond, and where appropriate refer all allegations of abuse, complaints, grievances, and critical incidents.
  • Analyze information and data obtained from inspections and investigations and write in-depth site review reports of findings.
  • Make recommendations and decisions for corrective actions relating to compliance and health and safety concerns.
  • Participate in initiatives, special projects, and work groups.
  • Recommend and/or develop policies and procedures to support robust and streamlined systems.
  • Recommend and/or develop or modify Oregon Administrative Rules.
  • Use knowledge, best practices, and available technology to inform program operations and increase productivity and efficiency.

 

What's in it for you?

  • We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
  • Paid Leave Days:
    • 11 paid holidays each year
    • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
    • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
    • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
  • Pension and retirement programs
  • Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
  • Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

 

Some work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, this position requires frequent in-state travel, with overnight stays in various areas of the state, may require use of stairs or elevators in facilities. It necessitates the ability to get in to and out of vehicles often, may entail driving during inclement or hazardous weather conditions, and requires a driver license, and acceptable driving record.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Five years 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 (decide levels of compliance sanctions and settle instances of non-compliance not clearly defined in policy or regulation).

 

College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

 

Desired Attributes

  • Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
  • Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, policies, and/or regulations to provide technical assistance to achieve resolution on compliance issues.
  • Experience conducting inspections and investigations of compliance and allegation matters and deciding and enforcing imposed sanctions.
  • Experience with program coordination as it applies to developing rules, procedures and enforcement guides, and compliance criteria.
  • Experience in interpreting and applying administrative rules, policies, and procedures to make and explain recommendations for a specific course of action.
  • Experience in interpreting and explaining Federal regulations to internal staff, partners and the public.
  • Advanced writing and presentation skills including the ability to articulate technical and statutory concepts clearly and in plan language to a diverse audience.
  • Proficiency in communicating professionally with people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and poise.
  • Demonstrate professionalism while working with a substantial amount of autonomy requiring exceptional skills in self-direction.
  • Interact and contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.

 

How to apply:

Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-169106

Application Deadline:  11/21/2024

Salary5,958.00 - 8,794.00 Month
Location
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
5-10 years
Job Category
Business Management & Administration | Government & Public Administration | Health Science | Human Services | Nonprofit | Other | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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