Acute Health Facilities Surveyor – Statewide Travel

Department of Health and Human Services; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine is seeking a Survey Team Coordinator to lead a field team conducting inspections of acute-level facilities such as hospitals and hospices. You will interview witnesses, review records, and draft Statements of Deficiencies to ensure compliance with CMS and state regulations.

Travel statewide with occasional overnight stays; applicants should have a strong background in health care and proven communication skills.

Qualifications

• An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in a health care setting.

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,” which outline the rules/regulations that the facility failed to follow.
• Assist your team members to ensure Statements of Deficiencies comply with the requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”).
• Participate in training, including mandatory online training required by CMS.
• Ensure that facilities comply with both federal and State licensing requirements

Job description

The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine is seeking a Survey Team Coordinator to lead a field team conducting inspections of acute-level facilities such as hospitals and hospices. You will interview witnesses, review records, and draft Statements of Deficiencies to ensure compliance with CMS and state regulations.

Travel statewide with occasional overnight stays; applicants should have a strong background in health care and proven communication skills.