68039450 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

Requisition No: 841252 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68039450 - HEALTH FACILITY EVALUATOR II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68039450 

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

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2024 

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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.

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.

Conducts surveys of health care and residential facilities for State Licensure programs. These responsibilities encompass activities such as reviewing facility files prior to the visit and coordinating with team members concerning objectives of the visit when applicable and making detailed observations of the facility and resident/patient/clients during the visit and documenting findings. Ensures completion of all duties and responsibilities related to facility surveys form initial to final action including approval of corrective actions taken by health care facilities to rectify deficiencies cited. Performs follow-up visits to evaluate correction of deficiencies within mandated timeframes. Conducts complaint investigations to determine compliance with State regulations. Prepared applicable reports upon completion of visit within mandated timeframes.

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. 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 course.

Performs related work as required.

This position may require the incumbent to work after hours and on weekends occasionally due to emergencies affecting the residents/patients/clients of health care facilities or health care providers.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time critical.

This individual is expected to report to work daily and on time.

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 of the principles and practices of health care management.

- Knowledge of health care facilities and operations.

- Skill in the use of computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data required to perform work functions.

- Ability to coordinate work assignments.

- Ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines relating to health care administration.

- Ability to evaluate data and make recommendations.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to prepare reports.

- Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

- Ability to lift a laptop/tablet computer and work manuals with or without accommodation. 

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 407-420-2502

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.