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Ichor Systems

Corporate Controller

Tualatin, OR · On-site

... Committee inquiries, whistleblower/ethics complaint matters, and requests related to financial reporting integrity and compliance. * Help ensure financial disclosures, accounting policies, and ...

Perkins Coie LLP

Conflicts Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

Manage sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide ... committees. * Analyze complex factual situations and spot issues where problems might occur.

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for ethics committee in Portland, OR is $119,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,400.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an ethics committee do?

An Ethics Committee is responsible for reviewing ethical concerns, policies, and compliance within an organization. It ensures that decisions align with ethical standards, legal requirements, and best practices. This may include evaluating research proposals, handling ethical complaints, or providing guidance on corporate responsibility. The committee typically consists of professionals from various disciplines to provide balanced and impartial oversight.

What are the typical responsibilities of an ethics committee member?

As an Ethics Committee member, you are responsible for reviewing and evaluating organizational practices, research proposals, or workplace incidents to ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulations. Your day-to-day tasks may include attending regular meetings, discussing ethical concerns, offering guidance on conflict-of-interest situations, and helping develop ethical policies. You will often collaborate with professionals from various fields, such as legal, medical, or human resources, to reach well-rounded decisions. This role requires balancing impartiality and empathy while safeguarding the organization's standards and stakeholder welfare.

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To thrive as a member of an Ethics Committee, you need a strong background in ethics, law, compliance, and often a relevant advanced degree such as in law, medicine, or philosophy. Familiarity with regulatory compliance systems, research protocols, and certification in ethics review (such as CITI Program certification) is typically valuable. Excellent critical thinking, unbiased judgment, diplomacy, and collaborative communication stand out as essential soft skills. These abilities are crucial because members must evaluate complex ethical dilemmas fairly and collaboratively to protect organizational integrity and stakeholder interests.

What is the job of an ethics committee?

An ethics committee reviews research proposals and clinical practices to ensure they adhere to ethical standards and protect participant rights. Members typically evaluate risks, consent processes, and compliance with regulations, often requiring knowledge of bioethics and relevant laws. Their work helps maintain integrity and public trust in research and healthcare activities.

Who are the members of the Ethics Committee?

The Ethics Committee typically includes healthcare professionals, legal experts, ethicists, and community representatives. Members are responsible for reviewing and overseeing research protocols or organizational policies to ensure ethical standards are met. Committee members usually have relevant experience and may hold certifications in ethics or related fields.

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Infographic showing various Ethics Committee job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,527 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Litigation and Claims Specialist

Rochester Regional Health

Portland, OR

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor ongoing litigation and claims matters.

  • Conduct confidential investigations, review legal documents, and prepare reports related to claims and litigation.

  • Interface with external counsel, insurers, and claims adjusters, and assist in developing legal strategies.

Rochester Regional Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 221 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

SUMMARY:
The role is responsible for managing, coordinating, and resolving claims and litigation matters involving the organization. The position involves working closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, insurers, and other third party administrators to minimize risk exposure and ensure efficient resolution of disputes.

Job Title: Litigation and Claims Specialist
Department: Risk Management
Location: 1360 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage and monitor ongoing litigation and claims matters.
  • Conduct confidential investigations and draft investigation reports
  • Receives and reports on complaints, claims, and potential claims related to professional and general liability.
  • Reviews safety event reporting, investigates safety events and claims, and reports to third party administrator as appropriate. Creates privileged written reports.
  • Continuously monitors risk hotline and communications.
  • Reviews and analyzes legal documents and correspondence related to claims and litigations.
  • Prepares internal reports for senior leadership regarding litigation status and claims trends.
  • Interfaces with patients and public with respect to liability claims.
  • Attends ethics committee meetings and elevates questions to senior leadership.
  • Conducts medical chart reviews and prepares written analysis for senior leadership in connection with claims.
  • Performs as a liaison between RRH and external counsel, insurers, and claims adjusters.
  • Assists in developing legal strategies and evaluating potential liability and exposure.
  • Provides training and guidance to internal teams on claims management and risk reduction practices. Provides direct support to care teams with respect to legal questions and patient matters.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Claims Review experience
  • Daily Safety Check experience
  • Treat to Target experience
  • Claims / Handling investigations experience
  • Ethics Master's Degree preferred.
  • Bachelors' Degree preferred


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3 years of experience in Healthcare, Risk Management, Nursing, Human Resources or a Legal Field or a Bachelor's Degree required.


REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  • Healthcare Risk Management (HRM) or Certified Professional in Risk Management Certification (CPHRM) within 24 months of hire.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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