68019457 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

People First Service Center; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health agency is seeking a Health Facility Evaluator II to conduct inspections of health care facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience in health care licensure and be able to work during emergencies when necessary. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement options.

Benefits

State Group Insurance Coverage

Generous annual and sick leave

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition waiver for courses

Qualifications

• Three years of health care licensure or certification experience required.
• Preference given to candidates with relevant bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for health care facility certification.
• Document findings and complete written survey reports.
• May work during emergencies or weekends.

Skills

Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to develop and implement monitoring methodologies

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You Will Do:

The primary function of the Health Facility Evaluator II is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process.

The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.

The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings.

The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader.

As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Requirements:

Three (3) years professional or nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to develop and implement various programs monitoring methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;
• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;
• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;
• Career advancement opportunities;
• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;
• Training and professional development opportunities;

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.