Title: Medical Facilities Inspector

State Role Title: Health Care Compliance Specialist II

Hiring Range: $72,100 - $81,485

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OFF

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Licensure and Certification is seeking a Medical Facilities Inspector to Independently or as part of a team conducts inspections/surveys or reviews of health care facilities for the purpose of licensure and/or certification issuance, maintenance and/or renewal to ensure compliance with federal regulations and promotion of life safety code practices. Conducts complaint investigations; compiles and evaluates information in determining degree of compliance; communicates findings orally and in writing and recommends approval, denial, or revisions to health care provider's plan; recommends plan of correction to supervisor when provider is not in compliance. May serve as information resource to health care providers. Requires Travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) License: Required for compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines for surveyors of home health and hospice agencies.
• Healthcare Systems Knowledge: Demonstrated specialized knowledge in healthcare systems, quality of care, and healthcare administration.
• Effective Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a legally defensible manner.
• Independent Task Management: Proven capability to manage multiple assignments autonomously, including active listening, sharing relevant knowledge, maintaining professionalism, and following through on requests.
• Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to independently assess individual patient/resident care plans and outcomes, as well as the overall quality of care and services provided in facilities.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Competency in interpreting and applying complex state and federal regulations relevant to findings.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant computer applications necessary for data entry, report generation, and documentation.

Additional Considerations

• If working in LTC and/or Complaint unit, must obtain SMQT Certification within 12 months of hire date.
• All MFIs must obtain medical clearance for fit testing in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations within 90 days of hire date and annually with the exception to Complaint Unit.
• MFI’s responsible for the survey of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act labs must have earned a college degree as a clinical laboratory scientist

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.