Field Laboratory Quality Coordinator

Job Posting Title
Field Laboratory Quality Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Nursing Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $60,000.00 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Central Office, - 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave,

Salary : up to $60,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday

Primary Hours : 8am to 5pm

Position Description: The Field Laboratory Quality Coordinator is responsible for quality management of an agency’s processes, procedures, or system. This may include responsibilities in quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, quality improvement, or other quality segments.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve quality throughout the organization. This may include developing a Quality Policy, quality standards and measures, and frequency of quality review.
  
• Performs inspections or reviews of finished and / or initiated project, work product, process, procedures, or system.
  
• Analyzes data and identifies trends in defects or errors.
  
• Investigates quality failures and recommends changes to internal processes, procedures, or systems to prevent future quality issues.
  
• Assesses and reports on the impact of process changes on quality.
  
• Monitor vendors or suppliers, for compliance with established and contracted quality standards.
  
• Gathers and maintains all documents, findings and reports according to agency standards.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in quality management.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s):

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of team dynamics; adult training concepts and techniques; regulatory compliance and industry standards; and quality measures, standards, and outcomes. Skills required at this level include skill in developing and conducting informal and formal training; evaluating data; and problem-solving. Abilities required include the ability to draw conclusions based on data; mentor lower-level staff; and identify trends.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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Agency Contact

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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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