Risk Management and Accreditation Compliance Coordinator

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Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Type of Position:

Compliance

Workstudy Position:

No

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:

Department website: health.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Risk Management and Accreditation Compliance Coordinator leads the organization’s quality improvement (QI), risk management, credentialing and accreditation efforts to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outpatient care. This role oversees compliance with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards for medical and mental health clinics and advances continuous quality improvement across clinical and administrative functions. It also supports teams in identifying, mitigating, and learning from risk while strengthening systems that promote high-quality care.

Supports ambulatory operations by working collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams. This is not an enforcement role; it is a partnership role focused on helping teams maintain safe, smooth, and effective workflows through proactive engagement and relationship building.
Pat Walker is 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

• At least three years of experience in ambulatory/outpatient quality, compliance, or risk management

• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects (e.g., PDSA, RCA), writing policies, and preparing for accreditation 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

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree (MHA, MPH, MSN, or related) from an accredited institution of higher education

• Relevant certification(s): RHIA, RHIT, CPHQ, CPPS, CHC, or ARM/CPHRM

• AAAHC or JCAHO accreditation experience in an ambulatory/college health or outpatient setting

• Experience with incident reporting systems, policy management tools, and QI/risk software. 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) 

• Ability to proactively and independently identify compliance and operational risks and implement appropriate solutions with minimal oversight. 

• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, organizational priorities, navigate ambiguity, and remain effective under pressure.  

• Skill in developing effective working relationships and establishing credibility with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.  

• Skill in communicating complex regulatory, compliance, and operational concepts clearly to diverse audiences.  

• Ability to evaluate processes, identify inter-dependencies, and develop sustainable improvements. 

• Skill in analyzing data and analytics to support decision-making, prioritize initiatives, and demonstrate outcomes.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$70,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

AJ Olsen, Director of Integrated Operations, ajolsen@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Add Relevant certification(s): RHIA, RHIT, CPHQ, CPPS, CHC, or ARM/CPHRM.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes