Medical Certification Specialist 1 - 2 (Field Office 5)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking Medical Certification Specialists 1–2 to ensure quality, safety, and compliance of healthcare across the state. The role involves on-site surveys, investigations, and guidance to facilities, with preference for candidates holding a Louisiana RN license.

Opportunities for advancement within the Medical Certification Specialist series. This position includes travel within Field Office 5 parishes and a competitive state-time compensation package, including

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and investigative skills are essential.
• Preference given to applicants with an active Louisiana RN license.
• LS LICENSE in health services, health regulation, or social services is required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health services field

Master's degree in health services field

Job description

About This Job

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 5 parishes: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, and Webster.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

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.

Position-Specific Details

Frequent travel within field office 5 may be required.

Location

Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / Field Office 5 parishes: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, and Webster.

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

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

• 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

Frequent travel may be required within Field Office 5: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, and Webster. Are you willing and able to meet this travel requirement?

Do you currently possess an active Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license?

Do you possess a current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field?

If you answered "YES" to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered "NO", enter N/A NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete.

To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.

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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.

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.