Compliance Specialist Lead

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center
- Department: Quality
- Schedule: Full-time | 8:00am-5:00pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action plans for external care complaints, protecting hospital licensing and preserving CMS accreditation.
- Synthesize complex quality data, registry findings and compliance scores into strategic executive dashboards that guide C-suite and board-level decisions.
- Direct clinical registry and database operations—including bariatric, resuscitation and nursing quality indicators—to maintain Center of Excellence designations and prove clinical care impact.
- Facilitate peer review processes and mortality committees to cultivate a culture of safety, continuous learning and systemwide risk reduction.
- Champion quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounding across inpatient and outpatient departments using Lean or PDCA frameworks to elevate patient care standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

- Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education

- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

- Minimum 3 years of healthcare quality, performance improvement and core measures experience in a hospital or healthcare system setting.
- Proven track record of trend analysis and executive presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex quality metrics into actionable insights for senior leaders.
- Demonstrated project management expertise, including the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives, execute under strict deadlines and maintain complete confidentiality.

Benefits that help you thrive

- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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