Vehicle Inspector

AFMC; Fort Smith, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AFMC is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to perform on-site inspections across multiple Arkansas locations, ensuring compliance with Medicaid NET programs and contract deliverables. You will travel frequently, document findings, and support quality improvements while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning coordination with subcontractors and data entry to satisfy regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Three years in focus area or related regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Medicaid NET program and related contracts.
• Communicate with Medicaid NET Brokers and subcontractors to meet deliverables.
• Travel statewide to complete on-site vehicle inspections and document results.
• Use project-tracking database to document activities and compile stats.
• Monitor and address non-compliant vehicles per policy and procedure.
• Coordinate timely collection and entry of required documentation.
• Support quality improvement and compliance efforts as needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality, and data-security protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitask

Time management

Professionalism

Teamwork

Initiative

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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Job Title

Vehicle Inspector

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Location

Crawford - Crawford, AR 72956 US
Franklin - Franklin, AR 72949 US
Johnson - Johnson, AR 72830 US
Logan - Logan, AR 72855 US
Pope - Pope, AR 72801 US
Scott - Scott, AR 72924 US
Traveler FSM Based - Fort Smith, AR 72903 US (Primary)
Yell - Yell, AR 72834 US

Education

High School

Travel

70 - 80%

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of specialty areas related to AFMC’s contractually driven projects. Serve as the vehicle compliance subject matter expert on assigned project/contract, primarily involving Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET), affiliated compliance, and contract deliverables. Provide communication, education, and promotion of program services. Collaborate with internal and external customers and other professionals to meet contract deliverables within designated timeframes. Document services rendered and provider reporting as required. Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of specialty areas Medicaid NET program, pertinent organizations, and health care environment. Knowledge should include information regarding contracts, contract deliverables, policies and procedures, resources available, current research and reports, trends, etc.
• Communicate effectively with Medicaid NET Brokers and subcontractors. Develop and maintain working relationships as necessary to meet contract deliverables of specialty area projects.
• Travel throughout the state to complete on-site vehicle inspections, announced and unannounced, and provide complete documentation as per policies and procedures.
• Understand and utilize project-tracking database to document and monitor services/activities provided and to compile a comprehensive database of activity. Maintain accurate statistical data to meet contractual and other reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the monitoring and recommendations for the resolution of NET Broker and subcontractor non-compliant vehicles including research, referral, policy review, revision and development, documentation and follow up in accordance with established policy/procedures.
• Coordinate the timely collection and data entry of all required documentation.
• Monitor specific items within the area of focus, provide recommendations/ feedback to external customers for quality improvement, and follow through for compliance of recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain knowledge in all other areas of Beneficiary Outreach to assist as needed with the overall operation of the department.
• Adhere to format, content, and style guidelines, considering usability and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Communicate needs and requests to other team members as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with AFMC policy, contractual obligations, state and federal laws and regulations, and compliance documentation.
• Follow AFMC, state, and federal protocols regarding data confidentiality/security and HIPAA compliance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess intermediate level computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook).
• Type 50 wpm.
• Exceptional skills in business English and spelling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Creativity.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility.
• Medical terminology.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
• Initiative.
• Ability to relate professionally and positively with staff, business partners, customers, constituents, beneficiaries, and the public.
• Ability to use diplomacy and tact in stressful or tense situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and techniques.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel including overnight travel.

Job Requirements

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, ability to read and write, ability to communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress and ability to travel as needed. Must be able to lift and transport 25 pounds. Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

EDUCATION :

Required : High School Diploma. Must obtain a vehicle maintenance management and inspection certification or equivalent within one (1) year of hire or as soon as the course is offered.

EXPERIENCE:

Required : Three (3) years in the focus area of the position which includes commercial transportation, non-emergency transportation, customer relations, vehicle maintenance, or other regulatory experience.
Desirable : Experience with automotive systems and mechanics.

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:

Reliable, high-speed wireless internet service (Wi-Fi)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled EEO IS THE LAW

AFMC, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local law. AFMC invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request, which may be made in person or by telephone [phone], by fax [phone] or by U.S. mail Attn: Human Resources, 1020 West 4th Street, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.