Chief Quality Officer

Location:

Klamath Falls, OR Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: $87,713 to $153,806 / Per Year Open Period: 10/16/2026 until filled Summary: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is a division of the Klamath Tribes and is responsible for providing healthcare services to members and descendants of the Klamath Tribes and to other persons of Indian descent of a Federally Recognized Tribe. The Mission of the Klamath Tribes is to protect, preserve, and enhance the spiritual, cultural, and physical values and resources of the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Peoples, by maintaining the customs and heritage of our ancestors. To establish a comprehensive unity by fostering the enhancement of spiritual and cultural values through a government whose function is to protect the human and cultural resources, treaty rights, and to provide for the development and delivery of social and economic opportunities for our People through effective leadership. To learn more, visit The Klamath Tribes. Description OPEN: 10/16/2026 CLOSE: UNTIL FILLED POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER RESPONSIBLE TO: DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SALARY: Step Range: 37 ($87,713) - 56 ($153,806); Full Benefits CLASSIFICATION: Professional/Management, Regular, Full-Time LOCATION: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services 3949 South 6th Street Klamath Falls, Oregon BACKGROUND: P.L. 101-630 Level APPLICATION PROCEDURE Submit a Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services Application for Employment with all requirements and supporting documentation to: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services ATTN: Human Resource 3949 South 6th Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 hr@klamathtribalhealth.org

The Chief Quality Officer has principal authority and responsibility for the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of all aspects of the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services'' (KTHFS) Compliance Program. The Chief Quality Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organization policies. In fulfilling this duty, the Compliance Officer shall have direct access to the Governing Board and legal counsel to report compliance activities, risks, and corrective actions independently of operational leadership. The Chief Quality Officer will report directly to the Deputy CEO, who will oversee the individual''s performance as the Chief Quality Officer. Responsibilities may include meeting certain professional goals and objectives; supervising and mentoring subordinates; demonstrating and encouraging leadership; and/or maintaining good judgment and discretion in carrying out the duties of the Chief Quality Officer. The Chief Quality Officer will perform a wide variety of complex administrative functions in support of Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services. The Chief Quality Officer will serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer on behalf of KTHFS and the Klamath Tribes, a hybrid entity. More info about area: https://www.klamathtribalhealth.org Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Job Announcement Flyer: Open for Recruitment Chief Quality Officer.pdf [pdf - 424.77 KB] Duties: 1. Provide direct supervision of the Quality Assurance Specialist. 2. Oversee and monitor the development and implementation of KTHFS Compliance Program and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Plan and policies. 3. Direct methods to improve KTHFS efficiency and quality of services and to reduce KTHFS vulnerability to fraud and abuse, such as conducting periodic audits, developing effective lines of communication on compliance issues, and preparing, maintaining, implementing, and disseminating written practice standards and procedures. Coordinates and facilitates the monitoring program including but not limited to mock surveys, external agency audits, and tracer activities to identify areas for improvement. Coordinate the development an review of policies and plans for compliance with the appropriate leaders and their respective departments. 4. Develop, coordinate, and participate in training programs that focus on the components of the Compliance Program and seek to ensure that all Health Center Governing Body members, as well as employees, contractors, agents, consultants, volunteers, and others who act on KTHFS'' behalf (Staff) are knowledgeable of, and comply with, pertinent Federal and State standards and the requirements of KTHFS'' Compliance Program. 5. Responsible for HIPAA and Privacy Training at new hire orientation and regular intervals as needed throughout the year. 6. Coordinate with the Human Resource Department to ensure that employees and contract licensed independent practitioners have been queried/screened against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General''s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities on a regular basis (e.g., at the time of hire, monthly, annually). 7. Investigate, independently or with qualified legal counsel, and act on any report or allegation of unethical or improper conduct or business practices and implement and monitor appropriate corrective action and/or subsequent compliance. 8. Direct the development and implementation of corrective actions in response to reports or findings of potential non-compliance, including conferring with the Human Resource Director and/or the Deputy CEO regarding the enforcement of disciplinary action. (Please refer to the attached pdf for the complete list) Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • REQUIRED to possess a BA/BS Degree in health related or business related field; plus three (3) or more years of experience in health management positions with demonstrated compliance and quality skills. (Must submit copy of degree or transcripts with application.) • REQUIRED to have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and fraud abuse laws. • REQUIRED to have knowledge of HIPAA regulations, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and other Federal and State requirements such as 42 CFR Part 2. • REQUIRED to have knowledge of accreditation standards. • REQUIRED to have computer experience, using word processing, database and spreadsheet software. • REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime. • REQUIRED to submit to TB skin testing (as needed) and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers. • REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a Mandatory Reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003, all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years management experience. Indian Preference: Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference). Work Type: Announcement #: KTHFS-2026-4593448 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4593448 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov