Health Facility Inspector/Investigator - 61009073 (Triage Unit)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Cayce (SC); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per yr

15 days Sick Leave per yr

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, dental, vision, long-term(dis)

Life insurance for employees, spouse,;

SC Deferred Compensation program

State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

State Optional Retirement Program (ORP

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Public Health seeks a field inspector to conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations of healthcare facilities and service providers to ensure compliance with standards. You will prepare written deficiency reports, manage HIPAA-compliant files, and assist with travel, training, and data entry.

Excellent writing and oral skills are essential. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; SMQT certification is preferred and provides a 5% salary increase.

Formación

• High school diploma with relevant program experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to plan and coordinate with others.
• Strong reading comprehension of federal and state regulations and laws.
• Excellent writing and oral skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize cultural diversity and apply cultural competence in communication.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies/procedures.
• Willingness to travel up to 400 miles round trip and 3–4 nights per week.
• Flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds up to 20 feet.
• SMQT certification (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test).
• SMQT certification provides a 5% salary increase.
• Equivalent combinations of education/experience may be considered.
• Higher learning institutions must be accredited.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities and providers and evaluate compliance with standards.
• Prepare and submit written reports of deficiencies and maintain HIPAA-compliant files and documentation.
• Lead survey teams when requested, participate in meetings, and coordinate travel and logistics for surveys.
• Participate in disaster preparedness tasks and be on-call during emergencies.

Conocimientos

Writing skills

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Cultural competence

Microsoft Office

Time management

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!

Responsible for conducting inspections/surveys/investigations and ensuring that the activities and services are in compliance with standards.

• Conduct inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicant. Evaluate the activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively. Identify all conditions that do not meet standards. Advise personnel administering activities and services to develop a plan of correction to remedy deficiencies, prevent their reoccurrence, and improve overall quality control and compliance with standards.
• Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner. Ensure that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with HIPAA and in adherence to federal and state laws. Meet deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry. Abide by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources.
• Serve as team leader to a survey team when requested and/or on a rotating basis. Conduct pre-survey/inspection/investigation team meetings, reviews of survey findings, entrance and exit interviews, travel arrangements, and directions to survey team when serving as team leader. Represent the team as the spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed. Perform other duties when asked, including but not limited to: attend local and regional meetings with DPH staff and external organizations as needed; assist with training of staff; participate in hearings and trials.
• Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DPH plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and/or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs.

State Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Agency Additional Requirements:

A valid driver's license.

Must be able to plan and coordinate with others.

Comprehend federal and state regulations and laws.

Must have excellent writing and oral skills.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office and applicable computer software programs.

Must have exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in all communication with internal and external customers.

Knowledgeable of all applicable regulations and policies/procedures.

Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week.

Able to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed.

Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet.

Must become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified.

This certification will provide a 5% salary increase.

*Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

A bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.

EEO:

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN:

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD:

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Benefits Package:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK:

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.