Medical Certification Specialist 1 - 2 (Field Office 2)

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Conduct on-site surveys and complaint investigations of healthcare facilities to determine compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid standards.
• Review facility records, policies, and procedures to verify adherence to healthcare laws, rules, and quality of care requirements.
• Interview patients, residents, staff, and administrators to gather information about facility operations and service delivery.
• Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and recommendations based on survey and investigation findings.
• Provide guidance to facility administrators and staff on regulatory compliance and corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and federal/state agencies to ensure consistent application of certification and licensing requirements.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / Field Office 2 parishes: East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.
• Travel Requirement: Frequent travel within Field Office 2 may be required.
• Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).
• Position Number(s): Multiple positions available as Medical Certification Specialist 1 or 2.
• Career Progression: This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation

• Medical Certification Specialist 1: $36.56 hourly | $2,924.80 bi-weekly
• Medical Certification Specialist 2: $39.12 hourly | $3,129.60 bi-weekly
• Premium Pay: $1.00 for certification in Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for hours worked only.

How To Apply

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Contact Information

Deanda Thymes
Deanda.Thymes@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• Insurance Coverage
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
• Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Required Questions

• 01: To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship.
• 02: Frequent travel may be required within Field Office 2: East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. Are you willing and able to meet this travel requirement?
• 03: Do you currently possess an active Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license?