Facility Inspector 2 - Helena, United States - State of Montana

Description

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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Inspector General/Compliance.

Job Overview: 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 to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

•Basic medical practitioner knowledge.

•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.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

oLicensed healthcare practitioner (licensure requirements include a related bachelor's degree or equivalent).

oTwo years of work experience in a healthcare-related field, or other directly related clinical experience.

oMust have passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for CMS surveyors or be able to pass the examination within one year of hire.

oRegistered Nurse highly desirable.

oOther combinations of related education and work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter-In your cover letter please explain your experience and/or education in health care, and:
• How has your experience and education positioned you to become a Health Facility Surveyor.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.