Medical Certification Specialist 1 - 2 (Field Office 1)
State of Louisiana
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Job summary
The Louisiana Department of Health seeks Medical Certification Specialists to ensure quality, safety, and compliance of healthcare across the state. You will conduct on-site surveys, review records, interview stakeholders, and prepare reports to support licensure and certification processes.
Ideal candidates have strong critical thinking and investigative skills, with a passion for public health. Preference given to applicants with an active Louisiana RN license or equivalent credential.
Qualifications
- Current Louisiana license in a health services, health regulation, or social services field plus two years of relevant experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience; OR
- Master's degree plus one year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site surveys and complaint investigations of healthcare facilities to determine regulatory compliance.
- Review facility records, policies, and procedures for adherence to healthcare laws and quality of care.
- Interview patients, residents, staff, and administrators to gather information on operations and service delivery.
- Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and recommendations from findings.
- Provide guidance to facility staff on regulatory compliance and corrective actions when deficiencies are found.
- Collaborate with team members and agencies to ensure consistent certification and licensing requirements.
Skills
Education
Job description
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Positions maybe filled in the following Field Office 1 parishes: Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Barnard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, & Terrebonne
The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of the Secretary – Health Standards Section is seeking Medical Certification Specialists 1–2 to help ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of healthcare across our state. The Health Standards Section licenses and certifies over 8,500 healthcare providers and 35 provider types, playing a vital role in protecting the health and welfare of Louisiana citizens.
This position is ideal for professionals with strong critical thinking, investigative skills, and a passion for public health. As a Medical Certification Specialist, you’ll gain specialized training and certifications, build deep knowledge of healthcare regulations, and make a meaningful difference in ensuring safe, high-quality care for hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents.
We encourage individuals seeking a challenging, rewarding career in healthcare regulation and public service to apply and join our team!
Preference will be given to applicants who hold a current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- A 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; OR
- A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
- A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus one year of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- 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.
Frequent travel within field office 1 may be required.
Location: Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / Field Office 1 parishes: Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Barnard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, & Terrebonne.
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Position Number(s): Multiple
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Medical Certification Specialist 1 or 2 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: LDH/OS/Health Standards Section has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for employees that are in possession of a valid Louisiana registered nurse license to practice professional nursing, a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state, or a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine).
Medical Certification Specialist 1 - $36.56 hourly | $2,924.80 bi-weekly
Medical Certification Specialist 2 – $39.12 hourly | $3,129.60 bi-weekly
Deanda Thymes
Deanda.Thymes@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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