Clinical Health Facilities Surveyor II or III

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

107d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Clinical Health Facilities Surveyor is responsible for performing technical licensure, certification surveys, and complaint investigations for a variety of health facilities; evaluating the care provided residents/patients/clients by licensed or registered facility staff; and providing consultative and technical assistance to health facilities and laboratories regarding professional standards of practice; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Registration as a Medical Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, plus four years' experience as a Registered Medical Technologist.
• A bachelor's degree and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a medical practitioner, plus four years of professional experience.
• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a practical or professional nurse, with varying years of experience required.
• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a social worker, plus four years of professional experience.
• Long Term Care Surveyors must complete all training and obtain certification for Nursing Facilities within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of professional standards of practice to observe, analyze, and evaluate the provision of nursing, dietary, social, laboratory, and pharmaceutical services.
• Reviews facility compliance history; conducts entrance and exit interviews with facility administrators or representatives.
• Tours interior and exterior physical environment of facilities for required equipment, supplies, maintenance, water temperature, and sanitation.
• Evaluates administrative records to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Employs sampling methodology to select residents/patients/clients for in-depth evaluation.
• Interviews residents/patients/clients, family members, and facility personnel to document information regarding care.
• Evaluates the administration of health facilities for compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Completes required forms and reports detailing deficiencies noted during facility surveys.
• Investigates allegations of resident/patient/client abuse and neglect.
• Recommends action regarding certification or licensure renewal, non-renewal, or termination.
• Provides technical assistance to facilities in areas of expertise.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees