Acute Health Facilities Surveyor & Field Inspector

State-of-Maine; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Survey Team Coordinator to lead inspections and investigations in acute-care facilities across Lewiston, Portland, Augusta, and Bangor. You will supervise survey activities, document deficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance with CMS and state laws.

The role requires strong communication, independent work habits, and willingness to travel statewide, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in a health care setting.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health care agencies, dialysis facilities or hospices.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for acute healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of surveyors as you conduct inspections and investigate complaint allegations in acute-level providers such as hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, and others.
• Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding complaint allegations.
• Perform record reviews and observations in facilities.
• Write reports known as Statements of Deficiencies outlining the rules/regulations the facility failed to follow.
• Assist your team members to ensure Statements of Deficiencies comply with CMS requirements.
• Participate in training, including mandatory online CMS training.
• Ensure facilities comply with federal and State licensing requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CMS regulatory knowledge

Job description

The State of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Survey Team Coordinator to lead inspections and investigations in acute-care facilities across Lewiston, Portland, Augusta, and Bangor. You will supervise survey activities, document deficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance with CMS and state laws.

The role requires strong communication, independent work habits, and willingness to travel statewide, including overnight stays.