Clinical Health Facility Surveyor III

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a Clinical Health Facility Surveyor III in Oklahoma City. This full-time position conducts CLIA-related surveys, certification, validation, and complaint investigations to ensure facilities meet federal regulations.

Travel within the state is required to fulfill survey duties. Responsibilities include scheduling surveys, reviewing facility histories, interviewing staff, and documenting deficiencies with guidance for corrective action as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA facility surveys and related certification, validation and complaint surveys.
• Tracks and schedules surveys to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Reviews facility compliance history and conducts entrance/exit interviews with facility staff.
• Evaluates records and observes facility operations to determine adherence to CLIA regulations.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Clinical Health Facility Surveyor III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Medical Facilities Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $75, 000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Oklahoma City - 123 Robert S Kerr Ave

Salary : up to $75,000.00 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Occasional early mornings and extended hours may be required to accommodate survey and travel responsibilities.

Position Details:

This position is responsible for performing duties related to survey activities for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) facilities in the State of Oklahoma to determine compliance to meet federal mandated workloads and statute.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Performs technical certification surveys, validation surveys, and complaint surveys for a variety of CLIA facilities for adherence to the requirements of the CLIA regulations.
• Tracks and Schedules required surveys to ensure timely completion of survey activities
• Reviews facility compliance history; conducts entrance interview with facility administrator or representative providing explanation for survey, and conducts exit interview to discuss problems and deficiencies; tours laboratories for required equipment, supplies, maintenance, water temperature; evaluates records to include policies and procedures, staffing logs, in-service programs, and medical records in order to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Employs sampling methodology to select patients/clients for in-depth evaluation of the care and service needs of the patients/clients versus the care and services provided.
• Interviews facility personnel and others to obtain and document information regarding patients/clients care and/or to respond to complaints.
• Evaluates the administration of medical facilities to determine if policies and procedures comply with statutes and regulations.
• Completes required forms and reports, which detail deficiencies noted during facility survey.
• Investigates allegations.
• Makes determinations of immediate jeopardy in which immediate corrective action is necessary because a facility practice has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a patient/client.
• Recommends action as to certification, termination/revocation.
• Testifies to inspection findings at hearings or in court proceedings.
• Provides technical assistance to facilities in areas of expertise.
• Describes observed deficiencies to appropriate facility staff and provides consultation relative to improvements needed to comply with regulations.
• Shows ability to address questions from the public by providing a correct response and including necessary personnel, if warranted, to include providing regulatory reference as indicated.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, and independently.
• participates and assists their peers.
• Completes annual training as required by CMS and/or OSDH.
• Other duties as determined.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver's license.

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