Healthcare Facility Inspector/Investigator (Hospitals and Professionals Section) - 61151122/61008976

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicant.
• Evaluate the activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively.
• Identify all conditions that do not meet standards.
• Advise personnel administering activities and services to develop a plan of correction to remedy deficiencies, prevent their reoccurrence, and improve overall quality control and compliance with standards.
• Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with HIPAA and in adherence to federal and state laws.
• Meet deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry.
• Abide by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources.
• Serve as team leader to a survey team when requested and/or on a rotating basis.
• Conduct pre-survey/inspection/investigation team meetings, reviews of survey findings, entrance and exit interviews, travel arrangements, and directions to survey team when serving as team leader.
• Represent the team as the spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed.
• Perform other duties when asked, including but not limited to: attend local and regional meetings with DPH staff and external organizations as needed; assist with training of staff; participate in hearings and trials.
• Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DPH plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and/or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must be able to plan and coordinate with others.
• Comprehend federal and state regulations and laws.
• Must have excellent writing and oral skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and applicable computer software programs.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in all communication with internal and external customers.
• Knowledgeable of all applicable regulations and policies/procedures.
• Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week.
• Able to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to become SMQT (Surveyor