Program Director, Clinical Regulatory

Program Director, Clinical Regulatory

Location: Remote

Department: Enterprise Clinical Informatics

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hour shift

Salary range: $133,390 - $185,938 per year

Eligible for annual bonus incentive

Benefits

• 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Program Director, Clinical Regulatory leads the strategy, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of digital quality reporting for the Ascension system, ensuring all programs align with federal and state regulations, including CMS and TJC standards. Reporting through the Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Portfolio, this leader manages cross-functional teams—spanning analysts, informaticists, architects, data specialists, and clinical leaders—to embed data-driven improvement into all care settings.

• Lead system-wide digital quality measure (dCQM) reporting strategy and compliance, optimizing data extraction and reporting across multiple EHR platforms in partnership with Technology and external agencies.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to implement and improve clinical quality programs.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable workflows for clinical and IT teams, maintaining alignment with evolving regulations, and integrating digital quality metrics into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop dashboards and communicate performance to leadership.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Informatics or a related field with at least 7 years of experience
• Deep knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements for acute and ambulatory care (e.g., CMS IQR, QPP/MIPS, etc).
• Proven experience working with multiple EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, CPN).
• Ability to interpret and operationalize complex clinical quality specifications.
• CPHQ and/or CPHIMS Certification highly preferred

Why Join Our Team

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.

Key skills/competency

• Regulatory Compliance
• Digital Quality Measures (dCQM)
• EHR Systems (Epic, Cerner)
• Clinical Informatics
• Data-driven Improvement
• CMS Standards
• TJC Standards
• Program Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Healthcare Administration