Health Facilities Surveyor 1 - Health - Office of Inspector General - Statewide

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated compliance officer to oversee regulatory determinations in healthcare settings. This pivotal role involves conducting inspections, managing data, and ensuring adherence to Medicare and Medicaid regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in public health or a related field, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively. Join a team committed to enhancing the quality of care for patients and residents across various healthcare facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the health sector while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of experience in public health or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews for healthcare facilities.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports based on inspections and investigations.
• Maintain and analyze data related to healthcare compliance.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Data management skills

Analytical skills

Familiarity with software programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, or related field

Master's degree in relevant area

Tools

Program-specific computer applications

Job description

Special Hiring Rate:

$43,192.864 - Office of the Inspector General, Bureau for Behavioral Health, and Bureau for Public Health (SPB 3096)

This position has a crucial role in maintaining and reviewing regulatory compliance determinations for Medicare certification, Medicaid regulations, and West Virginia state licensure within the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The selected candidate will oversee inspections and investigate complaints across a variety of healthcare settings, ensuring quality care for residents, patients, and consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Reviews: Conduct and evaluate complex regulatory compliance for healthcare facilities, including but not limited to: nursing homes, hospitals, behavioral health centers, and assisted living residences.
• Compliance Determinations: Review quality-of-care investigation determinations for healthcare facilities.
• Data Management: Maintain, consolidate, and analyze data related to inspections, investigations, licensure, certification and enforcement.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed reports and correspondence based on findings from investigations and inspections.
• Team Support: Provide assistance as needed with various tasks related to healthcare facility compliance.
• Program Applications: Learn and use program-specific computer applications to assist in daily operations.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to undergo a background check, which may include criminal, driving, abuse registry, and employment history
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state, including 3-4 nights per week away from home, with occasional weekends

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to generate clear, concise reports
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn new software programs

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" of your form DD214 and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [e-mail] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, social work, vocational rehabilitation, hospital or health care administration, nutrition, psychology, counseling, medical records management, clinical laboratory or related sciences, recreation, speech, physical or occupational therapies or other related health/social services/educational fields or safety, engineering or architectural design.

OR

Substitution: Any combination of experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in public health, social work, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, hospital administration or related health program, safety, engineering or architectural design, as a building maintenance supervisor OR as a paramedic or emergency medical technician.

OR

Substitution: A Master's degree in one (1) of the above areas may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.