Health Facility Inspector/Investigator - 61009073 (Triage Unit)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Facility Inspector/Investigator conducts inspections, surveys, and investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and applicants to determine whether their activities and services comply with applicable standards. The role identifies deficiencies, advises personnel on developing plans of correction, and completes timely reports and required documentation. Survey files must be secured in accordance with HIPAA and federal and state laws.

The position may serve as a survey team leader, coordinating team meetings, reviews of findings, interviews, travel arrangements, and team direction, and may act as a spokesperson or liaison. Other duties may include attending meetings, assisting with staff training, and participating in hearings and trials. The employee may also perform disaster-preparedness duties, including reporting to work or being on call during disaster events.

The role requires frequent travel, including overnight travel three to four nights per week, and the ability to work flexible hours, occasional weekends and holidays, and more than eight hours in a day when needed. Hybrid work or adjusted hours may be available for approved positions after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant program experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, subject to approval.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to plan and coordinate with others.
• Ability to comprehend federal and state regulations and laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable computer software programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in communications with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to accommodate round trips of up to four hours and distances of up to 400 miles, as well as overnight travel three to four nights per week.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and holidays, and to work more than eight hours per day when needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet.
• Ability to become certified through the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and applicants.
• Evaluate activities and services for compliance with standards and identify conditions that do not meet those standards.
• Advise personnel on developing plans of correction to remedy deficiencies, prevent recurrence, and improve quality control and compliance.
• Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit findings and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Secure survey files in accordance with HIPAA and federal and state laws.
• Meet deadlines for correspondence, documentation, and data entry.
• Follow agency rules and practices concerning forms, travel, reimbursement, training, and use of state and federal resources.
• Serve as survey team leader when requested or on a rotating basis; conduct team meetings, review findings, coordinate entrance and exit interviews and travel, and direct the team.
• Represent the survey team as spokesperson or liaison when needed.
• Attend local and regional meetings, assist with staff training, and participate in hearings and trials as needed.
• Participate in disaster-preparedness duties, including reporting for duty or being on call during a disaster event.

Benefits

• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program
• Choice of State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in a listed plan is required for FTE employees

What This Job Offers

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