Healthcare Certification & Compliance Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Parental leave

E-verify participation

Equal opportunity employer

Zusammenfassung

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks Medical Certification Specialists 1-2 to ensure quality, safety, and compliance of healthcare across the state. Ideal candidates will have strong critical thinking, investigative skills, and a passion for public health.

Preference is given to applicants with a current Louisiana RN license. The role involves on-site surveys, reviews of facility records, and collaboration with federal/state agencies. Travel within Field Office 2 parishes is frequent.

Qualifikationen

• Current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus two years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience in hospital/nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
• Master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus one year of relevant experience.

Aufgaben

• Conduct on-site surveys and complaint investigations of healthcare facilities to determine compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid standards.
• Review facility records, policies, and procedures to verify adherence to healthcare laws, rules, and quality of care requirements.
• Interview patients, residents, staff, and administrators to gather information about facility operations and service delivery.
• Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and recommendations based on survey and investigation findings.
• Provide guidance to facility administrators and staff on regulatory compliance and corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and federal/state agencies to ensure consistent application of certification and licensing requirements.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Investigative skills

Public health knowledge

Ausbildung

Louisiana professional license

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks Medical Certification Specialists 1-2 to ensure quality, safety, and compliance of healthcare across the state. Ideal candidates will have strong critical thinking, investigative skills, and a passion for public health.

Preference is given to applicants with a current Louisiana RN license. The role involves on-site surveys, reviews of facility records, and collaboration with federal/state agencies. Travel within Field Office 2 parishes is frequent.