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Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians with OPSC

Bring your authentic self to work.

Our Values

At OPSC, our values are more than just words. They’re the foundation for our work, our relationships, and the programs we offer to all Oregonians.

Our values are a living, breathing framework, a daily reminder of who we are and who we strive to be.

(Psst! Want to learn more about each of our values? Click on the plus signs!)

    • We seek out and embrace voices from various groups in our work

    • We know that inequities affect patient outcomes, and we help advance policies and practices to make care safer for all Oregonians

    • We integrate equity into everything we do

    • We are accountable to our mission and the programs we administer

    • We manage our resources effectively and are good stewards of the funding we receive 

    • We take our responsibility seriously, think critically, and make informed, data-driven decisions

    • We value new ideas and original thinking to address challenges in patient safety 

    • We adapt to the changing and diverse needs of the communities we serve 

    • We foster an environment of continuous learning

    • We share best practices to help advance a culture of patient safety in Oregon’s healthcare system

    • We are honest and trustworthy, and we follow through on our commitments to the healthcare community, to the public, and to each other 

    • We hold ourselves to the highest standards as we work together to advance patient safety in Oregon  

    • We believe in the power of working together  

    • We know that to make progress, we must share our collective knowledge 

    • We find solutions for complex problems, harnessing the knowledge and expertise of others

Our Mission

To improve patient safety by reducing the risk of serious adverse events occurring in Oregon’s healthcare system and encouraging a culture of patient safety in Oregon

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Comprehensive Benefits

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The success of OPSC and our programs goes hand-in-hand with the success of our team. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package to help you and your family thrive: 

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision plans for the employee & qualified family members

  • Professional development for continuous learning

  • Flexible remote work available 

  • Office space in downtown Portland 

  • Retirement plan (Public Employees Retirement System [PERS])

  • Generous vacation & sick leave

  • 24 hours of personal leave earned per year

  • 11 paid holidays per year

Learn more about benefits for employees of the state of Oregon.

Why Join OPSC?

We know you have choices. A choice of who you work with, where you go in your career, and how you share your time and talents. Working with OPSC might be a great match if you:

  • Want to work with a great team of people who are passionate about helping others

  • See yourself as a change agent who is ok challenging the norm and bringing new ideas to the table

  • Seek a place where you can bring your authentic self to work 

  • Are ready to make a difference

Current Job Openings at OPSC

We currently have no open positions. Please check back soon for updates!