GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64056698

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Department of Health
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Bureau of Enforcement
Consumer Services Unit
Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).
Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Identify, analyze, coordinate, and monitor complaints against health care practitioners with possible repeated serious violations that could cause a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Coordinate and participate in extensive review of previously processed complaint files and review of practitioner complaint histories.
Research, analyze and monitor data to identify practitioners with repeat practice patterns that may pose a serious threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Initiate and coordinate investigations of practitioners with repeat practice patterns to include statutory requirements for emergency investigation of 3 malpractice claims in 5-years (Chapters 458, 459 and 466, F.S.); possible emergency suspension of practitioners with malpractice claims involving 4 or more patients required by Section 456.74(2); and repeat malpractice legislation (SB 940) contained in Section 456.50 commonly referred to as 3-strikes.
Consult with federal, state, and local organizations on matters related to the above reports/complaints. Interprets and applies statutes, policies, and regulations in analyzing complex data regarding patient care and malpractice issues involving health care practitioners.
Review documents and/or contacts appropriate parties to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Conduct investigations when appropriate; issues subpoenas, citations, cease and desist agreements and notices of non-compliance; contacts and interviews witnesses and experts as necessary when conducting investigations; prepares investigative reports and prepares file for legal review; testifies at hearings as necessary.
Provide technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation and evaluation of data and reports.
Research, prepare, and disseminate reports of a topical or statistical nature as required by management or agency officials.
Assist management with projects.
Assist management with promoting the most efficient and effective accomplishment of the operating objectives at the lowest cost.
Consult with, assists and acts as liaison between and among the professional boards, complainants, licensees, consultants, other governmental agencies, and the various sections of the agency; assists in the development of consumer education materials.
Evaluate and interprets laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to various practice acts and related statutes and recommends changes as necessary.
Represent the agency at board meetings, probable cause panel meetings, hearings, conferences; attends education seminars to enhance professional development and expertise. 
Assist with training in use of new forms, reports, procedures according to policy. Performs other duties as required.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; investigating and researching; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; organizational skills; effectively manage time; ability to travel; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting regulatory, healthcare, criminal or law enforcement investigations
• Two (2) years of professional experience to include data entry, case management, reviewing or auditing documents for specific criteria; applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; researching and gathering data; preparing reports and correspondence
• College education can experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required professional experience as described above.
• Must be willing to physically in the office to perform duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, coordinate, and monitor complaints against health care practitioners with possible repeated serious violations that could cause a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• Coordinate and participate in extensive review of previously processed complaint files and review of practitioner complaint histories.
• Research, analyze and monitor data to identify practitioners with repeat practice patterns that may pose a serious threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• Initiate and coordinate investigations of practitioners with repeat practice patterns to include statutory requirements for emergency investigation of 3 malpractice claims in 5-years (Chapters 458, 459 and 466, F.S.); possible emergency suspension of practitioners with malpractice claims involving 4 or more patients required by Section 456.74(2); and repeat malpractice legislation (SB 940) contained in Section 456.50 commonly referred to as 3-strikes.
• Consult with federal, state, and local organizations on matters related to the above reports/complaints.
• Interprets and applies statutes, policies, and regulations in analyzing complex data regarding patient care and malpractice issues involving health care practitioners.
• Review documents and/or contacts appropriate parties to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct investigations when appropriate; issues subpoenas, citations, cease and desist agreements and notices of non-compliance; contacts and interviews witnesses and experts as necessary when conducting investigations; prepares investigative reports and prepares file for legal review; testifies at hearings as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation and evaluation of data and reports.
• Research, prepare, and disseminate reports of a topical or statistical nature as required by management or agency officials.
• Assist management with projects.
• Assist management with promoting the most efficient and effective accomplishment of the operating objectives at the lowest cost.
• Consult with, assists and acts as liaison between and among the professional boards, complainants, licensees, consultants, other governmental agencies, and the various sections of the agency; assists in the development of consumer education materials.
• Evaluate and interprets laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to various practice acts and related statutes and recommends changes as necessary.
• Represent the agency at board meetings, probable cause panel meetings, hearings, conferences; attends education seminars to enhance professional development and expertise.
• Assist with training in use of new forms, reports, procedures according to policy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED