Medical Certification Specialist 1 - 2 (Field Office 3)

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 3 parishes: Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion Parishes.
• Travel Requirement: Frequent travel within Field Office 3 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: LDH/OS/Health Standards Section has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for employees that are in possession of a valid Louisiana registered nurse license to practice professional nursing, a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state, or a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine).

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