Health Facility Inspector 2 (00967)

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Inspector General.
This position is responsible for surveying health care centers with Medicare and Medicaid to assure compliance with federal regulations. Compliance with federal regulations allows the facility to bill Medicare and Medicaid for services rendered. Responsibilities include determining if care, treatment, and services are consistent with Federal requirements; communicating non-compliance issues with key personnel; conducting follow-up visits to resolve deficient practices.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Basic medical practitioner knowledge.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to interpret regulations and make decisions based on those regulations.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to work with a variety of team members to produce a single survey product.
• Licensed healthcare practitioner (licensure requirements include a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Two years of work experience in a healthcare-related field, or other directly related clinical experience.
• Must have passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for CMS surveyors or be able to pass the examination within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse highly desirable.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• surveying health care centers with Medicare and Medicaid to assure compliance with federal regulations
• determining if care, treatment, and services are consistent with Federal requirements
• communicating non-compliance issues with key personnel
• conducting follow-up visits to resolve deficient practices

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time