Entry Level Quality Specialist Jobs
New grad quality specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or portfolio of quality projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Media & Entertainment, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like CVS Health, L3Harris, and Cardinal Health hiring at this level now.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Acts as an advocate and subject matter expert guiding the business by serving as a quality champion through measuring and monitoring the quality and effectiveness of work processes in claim processing and customer service that impact customer satisfaction, medical cost management, and operational efficiency.
Consults cross-functionally with other departments to influence and promote change, to continually deliver quality service to both internal and external customers.
Performs regular quality audits for service operations for multiple products and platforms to drive full and consistent compliance to all required standards.
Additional Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following:
- Executes both routine and non-routine business support tasks for the Sr Quality Specialist area under limited supervision, referring deviations from standard practices to managers.
- Follows area protocols, standards, and policies to provide effective and timely support.
- Acts as a subject matter expert on Quality Specialist workflows, policies, systems requirements, and enhancements as well as daily operations and programs to consistently drive optimal results.
- Conducts standard quality reviews and audits to proactively measure and monitor team compliance with published policies, and procedures, to effectively meet customer and regulatory guidelines.
- Owns responsibility for supporting targeted quality audit projects, reporting overall results, and making recommendations regarding training needs, quality controls, and procedures to senior management.
- Takes direction to execute techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of health insurance work experience and/or Healthcare Insurance Quality Review
- 2+ years of experience working with diagnosis codes and medical terminology.
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables, and/or formulas)
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
- College degree preferred
- Claims experience
- DG system experience
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $38.82
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Acts as an advocate and subject matter expert guiding the business by serving as a quality champion through measuring and monitoring the quality and effectiveness of work processes in claim processing and customer service that impact customer satisfaction, medical cost management, and operational efficiency.
Consults cross-functionally with other departments to influence and promote change, to continually deliver quality service to both internal and external customers.
Performs regular quality audits for service operations for multiple products and platforms to drive full and consistent compliance to all required standards.
Additional Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following:
- Executes both routine and non-routine business support tasks for the Sr Quality Specialist area under limited supervision, referring deviations from standard practices to managers.
- Follows area protocols, standards, and policies to provide effective and timely support.
- Acts as a subject matter expert on Quality Specialist workflows, policies, systems requirements, and enhancements as well as daily operations and programs to consistently drive optimal results.
- Conducts standard quality reviews and audits to proactively measure and monitor team compliance with published policies, and procedures, to effectively meet customer and regulatory guidelines.
- Owns responsibility for supporting targeted quality audit projects, reporting overall results, and making recommendations regarding training needs, quality controls, and procedures to senior management.
- Takes direction to execute techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of health insurance work experience and/or Healthcare Insurance Quality Review
- 2+ years of experience working with diagnosis codes and medical terminology.
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables, and/or formulas)
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
- College degree preferred
- Claims experience
- DG system experience
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $38.82
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health16
- L3Harris11
- Cardinal Health6
- UCHealth3
- Hilton Grand Vacations3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services39
- Media & Entertainment11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Distribution & Wholesale7
- Manufacturing6
Entry Level Quality Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with quality management concepts, inspection methods, and documentation practices. A relevant degree in engineering, manufacturing, or science helps, but so does an internship, a capstone project, or coursework in quality systems. Certifications like the ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) signal initiative and give your application a concrete edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level quality specialists?
Companies hiring entry level quality specialists right now include CVS Health, L3Harris, and Cardinal Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Manufacturers, medical device companies, food and beverage producers, and defense contractors tend to hire consistently at this level because quality inspection and compliance work can be learned on the job alongside structured mentorship.
Are there remote entry level quality specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level quality specialist roles are on-site because the work involves physical inspection, lab testing, or production floor oversight. About 13% of entry level quality specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so remote options exist but are more common in quality documentation, auditing support, or supplier coordination roles than in hands-on inspection positions.
Are these new grad quality specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior quality specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, lists an internship or relevant coursework as acceptable, or explicitly invites candidates who are early in their careers. If a role asks for a portfolio of quality projects or a training period, it is almost certainly open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality specialists?
Entry Level quality specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Media & Entertainment, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory, safety, or customer-quality standards that require dedicated quality personnel even at the junior end of the team.