Director of Compliance

The HealthCare Initiative; Oregon; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The HealthCare Initiative is seeking an experienced Director of Compliance & Privacy to lead the hospital's organization-wide program, reporting to the CEO and Board and guiding ethics and regulatory adherence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This role focuses on risk assessment, policy development, investigations, education, and keeping leadership ahead of evolving healthcare regulations while maintaining privacy standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, legal studies, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, audit, risk management, legal, quality, or a related area.
• CHC, CHPC, or similar professional certification.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organizations Compliance & Privacy Program.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate regulatory risk.
• Oversee compliance and privacy investigations and corrective action plans.
• Provide regular compliance updates to the CEO and Board.
• Oversee compliance education, policies, internal controls, and BAAs.
• Monitor evolving healthcare regulations and advise leadership on changes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory risk analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Master's degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

A busy community hospital in the Pacific Northwest is looking for an experienced Director of Compliance & Privacy to lead its organization-wide compliance and privacy program. This highly visible leader will serve as a key resource to the CEO, Board, and leadership team, helping the organization navigate regulatory requirements, identify risks, and promote a strong culture of ethics and accountability.

Role Highlights

• Lead the organizations Compliance & Privacy Program
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate regulatory risk
• Oversee compliance and privacy investigations and corrective action plans
• Provide regular compliance updates to the CEO and Board
• Oversee compliance education, policies, internal controls, and BAAs
• Monitor evolving healthcare regulations and advise leadership on changes
• High level of integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, legal studies, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, audit, risk management, legal, quality, or a related area
• CHC, CHPC, or similar professional certification
• Relevant healthcare compliance leadership experience
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree in healthcare administration, business, legal studies, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant Director-level experience

Location

Build your career in a beautiful Pacific Northwest community surrounded by incredible outdoor recreation and a welcoming, close-knit atmosphere. This is a role where you will make a meaningful impact while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living and working in one of the region’s most scenic areas.