68019662 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

Requisition No: 853510 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68019662 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68019662 

Salary:  $1,692.31 - $1,966.04 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2025 

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The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida. 

These surveys ensure that all state licensed and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care. 

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You'll Do:

The primary function of this position is to provide a high level of professional expertise to 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 coordinator other than the immediate supervisor, who will have technical guidance or control during the assignment only.

The incumbent in this position may be required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by section 1819(g)(2)(C)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and article IV(B) of the agreement pursuant to section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

If the incumbent is a health professional licensed under Chapter 491, F.S. and they participate in nursing home surveys, they shall earn not less than 50 percent of the required continuing education credits in geriatric care.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Serves as team member or team coordinator on standard, abbreviated, partial extended, and extended surveys for a variety of health care facilities licensed or certified by the Agency.

Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all survey tasks.

Coordinates with team members when conducting surveys.

Performs survey tasks, documents findings, and prepares reports evaluating facility compliance.

Performs survey activity in accordance with federal and state requirements and timelines and as directed by the area office supervisor or designee.

Performs follow-up visits to evaluate correction of deficiencies within mandated time frames, conducts complaint investigations and unannounced appraisal/surveillance visits in order to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. 

Prepares applicable reports upon completion of visit and submits timely.

Complies with all AHCA personnel policies and procedures.

Performs other administrative functions, including the review of different reports to ensure accuracy prior to the supervisor's signature.

Assists the supervisor in the development of technical standards and reports, procedure manuals, educational and technical material, and related professional information.

Trains staff in methods of performing surveys and complaint investigations.

Participates in professional developmental activities and job-related training and educational courses, completing assignments timely.

Performs other duties as assigned.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical.  The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.  Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

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

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements.

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

Ability to develop and implement various programs monitoring methodologies and techniques.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to prioritize workload.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Skills are needed in the techniques of oral communication, especially attentive listening; interview procedures; team dynamics; and methods of performance evaluations/reviews

Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform supervision of division licensure and certification functions

Ability to travel with or without accommodations.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations.

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.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: ANITA JOSHI 407-420-2532

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.