Senior Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Job overview

Compensation is $40–$64 per hour. The Senior Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Specialist is an onsite, full-time role in Helena, MT. ; the posting describes it as competitive. The role supports a healthcare organization’s accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality, and patient-safety initiatives. The specialist leads compliance and survey-readiness work, serving as a liaison with accreditation and regulatory agencies and partnering with organizational leaders. The role translates requirements into practical processes and advances quality and performance through audits, staff education, and improvement initiatives.

What you'll do

• Lead the accreditation and regulatory compliance program
• maintain survey readiness and compliance with DNV/NIAHO and state and federal standards
• serve as liaison with accreditation and regulatory agencies
• develop and maintain policies and processes
• conduct audits and mock surveys
• educate staff
• lead compliance, quality, and patient-safety improvement initiatives
• translate regulatory requirements into practical processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accreditation specialist

regulatory compliance

healthcare

dnv

niaho

survey readiness

mock surveys

patient safety

quality improvement

helena mt

the staff pad

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• long- and short-term disability
• HSA and FSA options
• PTO, vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• tuition assistance
• 403(b) with 3% employer match
• cafeteria, health club membership, affordable child care, and Success Share payout.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree and CHOP and CHIP credentials, or organization-equivalent credentials, required. Healthcare regulatory or compliance experience and direct accreditation or survey experience are required; DNV/NIAHO experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

The Staff Pad is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.