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QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR • 2d ago

Date: Jan 8, 2026

Req ID: 55108

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72203

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $57,351

Position Number: 22100507

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 01/25/2026

Anticipated Starting Salary: $57,351

Hiring Official: Melissa West

Job Summary:

This position serves as one of three complaint specialists responsible for receiving, triaging and entering complaints from multiple sources related to facilities overseen by the Office of Long Term Care, in accordance with state and federal regulations and agency policy.

Must have skills:

Ability to take calls and take extensive notes, excellent written and verbal communication

Work well with a team and independently

Exceptional computer skills and knowledgeable with Microsoft Office

Takes initiative, self starter, motivated learner

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series:Program Operations - Quality Assurance

Classification:Quality Assurance Coordinator

Class Code:PQA01P

Pay Grade:SGS07

Salary Range:$57,351 - $84,879

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is the caretaker of quality within an organization. The coordinator ensures that products and services consistently meet established quality standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations. This role demands a proactive professional who not only monitors and evaluates processes but also implements corrective measures and continuous improvements. This classification is essential to maintain operational excellence, bolster customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Create, update, and enforce quality control procedures and policies. Establish benchmarks and tracking mechanisms that support quality initiatives. Conduct regular audits, inspections, and tests across production or service-delivery environments. Analyze production and process data to detect areas in need of improvement, ensuring that quality benchmarks are met consistently. Serve as the liaison between operations, production, and management teams to address quality issues. Coordinate with various personnel to communicate quality findings, propose improvements, and ensure shift-level adherence to quality protocols. Investigate product or service discrepancies, customer complaints, and operational non-compliance issues. Develop and recommend corrective and preventive actions, reducing the risk of recurrence and enhancing the overall quality framework. Prepare detailed quality reports, summarizing audit results, trends, and recommendations for upper management. Maintain thorough documentation regarding quality audits, process deviations, and corrective actions. Develop training materials and conduct sessions to educate personnel on quality standards and new or revised procedures. Ensure that all team members are up-to-date on the latest quality and regulatory guidelines. Ensure that all quality assurance practices align with industry standards, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external inspection processes by preparing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in quality assurance software and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A detail-oriented mindset combined with the aptitude to think critically and collaboratively. A proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance or quality control environments.

Experience working in environments such as manufacturing, healthcare, or service industries, where regulatory compliance and quality standards are critical, may be required.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock

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