HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

Company: MyFlorida
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

68048812 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

Date: Jun 9, 2022

Location:

JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209

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Requisition No: 664721

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68048812 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

Position Number: 68048812

Salary: $1,326.98 - $1,725.00 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 06/17/2022

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Simone Marstiller, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis' vision for Florida's health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida's groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida's healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

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COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida's buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

The primary function of this position is to supervise the performance of a complex multi-program survey process. The survey of numerous kinds of health care facilities encompasses all aspects of the requirements for state licensure and Federal certification. This position may be required to perform these duties as a team leader, team member, or individually as assigned. The position may also be assigned to a team leader, other than the immediate supervisor, who will have technical guidance or control during the assignment only.

This position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

Supervises and conducts the performance of surveys of health care and residential facilities for state licensure and Federal certification of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. These responsibilities encompass activities such as reviewing facility files prior to the visit; coordinating with team members concerning objectives of the visit when applicable; making detailed observations of the facility during the visit and documenting findings. Ensures to completion/resolution all duties and responsibilities related to facility surveys from initial to final action including approval of corrective actions taken by health care facilities to rectify deficiencies cited

Responds to consumers, providers, and the general public on inquiries received. Performs other administrative functions, including the review of different reports to ensure accuracy prior to the supervisor's signature. Provides technical and administrative consultative services to health care providers and potential providers to assist them in qualifying for Federal Certification and/or State Licensure.

Conducts follow-up visits to facilities to evaluate correction of deficiencies within mandated time frames, conducts complaint investigations and unannounced appraisal-surveillance visits to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Prepares applicable reports upon completion of visit

Assists area office management staff in the development and preparation of technical standards and reports, procedural instructions, educational and technical material, and related professional information. Trains staff in methods for performing surveys and complaint investigations. Performs other related work as assigned and required.

The incumbent shall receive Sexual Harassment, Cultural Diversity and ADA training within six months of appointment in compliance with agency policy.

Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of mandatory prompt vendor invoice payment requirements in Section: 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Flexible Spending Accounts;

State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

Career advancement opportunities;

Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida's nationally ranked State University System ;

Training and professional development opportunities;

And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Must be knowledgeable of social services and resident activities programs.

2. Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.

3. Oral communication skills, interviewing skills, writing skills, and team dynamics are required.

4. Ability to plan and organize is required to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities.

5. Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

6. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.).

7. Ability to travel as necessary, with or without accommodation.

8. Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

+ Two (2) years professional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience or Three (3) years nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a medical or health care field which can substitute for one year of the professional experience or two years of nonprofessional experience.

Applicants with nursing home or assisted living experience, or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) certification are preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: KIMBERLY MINYARD (904) 798-4533

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville

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