Acute Health Facility Surveyor & Compliance Specialist

Department of Marine Resources; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Maine seeks a Survey Team Coordinator to support licensing and certification by coordinating a team of surveyors, conducting inspections, and investigating complaints in acute care facilities across Lewiston and other cities.

The role requires deep knowledge of CMS requirements, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel statewide with occasional overnight stays; the position includes a 2% recruitment stipend and a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Eight years combined education/experience in a health care setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for acute care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of surveyors to conduct inspections and investigate complaints in acute-level providers.
• Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding allegations.
• Perform record reviews and observations in facilities.
• Write Statements of Deficiencies outlining non-compliance with rules/regulations.
• Assist the team to ensure Statements of Deficiencies comply with CMS requirements.
• Participate in CMS-mandated training and ensure licensing compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Eight years healthcare education/experience

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Maine seeks a Survey Team Coordinator to support licensing and certification by coordinating a team of surveyors, conducting inspections, and investigating complaints in acute care facilities across Lewiston and other cities.

The role requires deep knowledge of CMS requirements, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel statewide with occasional overnight stays; the position includes a 2% recruitment stipend and a competitive salary