68061371 - HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

11d

About The Position

The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation seeks a self-motivated individual to serve as an Health Services and Facilities Consultant within the Assisted Living Unit. The successful candidate will function as a member of a cooperative team that is responsible for the registration, licensure, and/or certification of various categories of health care facilities and will be responsible for providing information and technical assistance for all application matters pertaining to licensure and/or certification of assigned programs.

Requirements

Three (3) years of professional or nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation, and/or certification experience, or two years of professional experience relating to health care delivery or health care administration.
Knowledge of program planning, program development and evaluation methodologies required for the initiation of new programs and licensure reforms.
Knowledge of health and human services delivery systems and their impact on community and regional social systems.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data, make recommendations and complete assignments timely.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Knowledge of health facilities, operations and management principles and practices.
Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field such as health care administration, health care planning, or other health, rehabilitation or social service program.
Experience working as a licensed health care professional.
Experience in technical writing.
Experience in interpreting statutes and administrative rules.

Responsibilities

Review applications and supporting documents for compliance with licensure requirements within statutory timeframes for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) and Adult Day Care Centers (ADCC).
Provide information and technical assistance to licensed providers and applicants.
Enter current information from providers into VERSA and scan all pertinent documents into Laserfiche.
Analyze, review, maintain, and process renewal, initial, change of ownership, and bed/capacity change applications for assisted living facilities and adult day care centers.
Prepare omission letters, notice of intent to deny letters, notice of intent to withdraw letters, intent to suspend and revoke letters, and other correspondence related to assisted living facilities and adult day care centers.
Maintain a close working relationship with field office staff members and Agency attorneys.
Work cooperatively with coworkers within the unit, bureau, division, and Agency to ensure timely and accurate information is available within the Agency and with other state and federal agencies, as appropriate.
Assist in the development of policies, procedures and protocols as they relate to the ALF and ADCC programs.
Represent the Agency at meetings, conferences, workshops, depositions and hearings.
Perform special assignments, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts