Executive Quality & Compliance Officer - Healthcare

Klamath Tribal Health; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 88,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Klamath Tribal Health in Klamath Falls, Oregon, seeks a Chief Quality Officer to lead the organization’s compliance program, HIPAA privacy, and quality improvement efforts across all departments.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with the Deputy CEO, manage audits and corrective actions, ensure regulatory adherence, and maintain documentation to protect patient information and support accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required in health/business field.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, fraud/abuse laws.
• HIPAA regulations and privacy acts understanding.
• Accreditation standards familiarity.
• Computer skills with word processing, databases, spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead audits, mock surveys, and external reviews to identify improvements.
• Coordinate HIPAA privacy and training for staff and new hires.
• Manage incident, complaint, and log tracking with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with departments to prepare for regulatory site visits.
• Report compliance activities and metrics to Deputy CEO and committees.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Regulatory standards

Audit coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS Degree in health-related or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word processing

Job description

Klamath Tribal Health in Klamath Falls, Oregon, seeks a Chief Quality Officer to lead the organization’s compliance program, HIPAA privacy, and quality improvement efforts across all departments.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with the Deputy CEO, manage audits and corrective actions, ensure regulatory adherence, and maintain documentation to protect patient information and support accreditation processes.