Accreditation, Compliance & Risk Management Coordinator - Integrated Medical & Mental Health Services

• Location: Fayetteville, AR
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Closing Date

11/07/2026

Type of Position

Compliance

Workstudy Position

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department

Health Center Administration and Billing

Department's Website

health.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties

The Accreditation, Compliance & Risk Management Coordinator leads quality improvement (QI), risk management, credentialing and accreditation at the Pat Walker Health Center and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), at the University of Arkansas' outpatient health center. The purpose of this work is to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outpatient care.

The coordinator oversees compliance with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards for the center's medical and mental health clinics. The coordinator also advances continuous quality improvement across clinical and administrative functions, helps teams identify, mitigate, and learn from risk and strengthens systems that support high-quality care.

This is a partnership role, not an enforcement role. The coordinator works alongside clinical and administrative teams, building relationships and engaging proactively to keep workflows safe, smooth, and effective.

Pat Walker Health Center and CAPS are open Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicable equivalencies of education and experience may be considered

At least three years of experience in quality improvement, compliance, or risk management within a medical, behavioral health, or integrated healthcare setting

Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects (e.g., PDSA, RCA), developing policies and procedures, AND preparing for, supporting, and maintaining accreditation standards or regulatory surveys

Experience building simple dashboards, trend analyses and proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

Experience with electronic health records and clinical services software