INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - 64085588

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Essential job functions are to investigate allegations of state and federal laws against unlicensed individuals posing as licensed health care practitioners.

Lead inspector specialist conducts complex medical quality assurance investigations relating to alleged violations of the practice acts/rules under the jurisdiction of the Department. Investigates complaints of alleged malpractice among medical health care boards. Lead specialists’ ability includes reviewing and assigning case files, receiving completed cases, review, sign & forward to PSU. The Lead Inspector Specialist conducts priority and routine investigations, audits and inspections relating to violation of Florida Statutes and rules governed by the Agency. The Lead Inspector must provide investigative results through the collection of evidence and preparation of quality investigative reports. Prepares comprehensive chronological reports of final, supplemental and probation reports within the guidelines of ISU’s quality control matrix.
Responsible for investigation of high profile and/or multi-jurisdictional allegations. Coordinates investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies. Engages in proactive enforcement programs individually and in cooperation with other government agencies. Demonstrates good public relations with local authorities and professional organizations through personal contact and public speaking engagements.
Provides information to consumers regarding licensure and possible violations of laws and rules regulating professions under the Department’s jurisdiction.
Reviews court records and other essential documents, conducts audits and inspections, prepares, and serves subpoenas, administrative complaints, Emergency suspension, Emergency restrictive orders, notices to cease and desist and issues citations. Enforces terms of Disciplinary Enforcement Requests and cooperates with Board staff members.
Conducts or ensures in-service training is conducted on a regular basis and in accordance with policy and procedure for all assigned personnel. Serve as field training officer as necessary.
Provides referral information. Testifies and/or presents evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials.
Develops and maintains up-to-date professional contacts with risk managers, hospital administrators, nursing directors and other health care providers.
Performs 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 verbally and in writing
• talking to others to effectively convey information
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• conduct fact-finding research
• knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
• finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
• write detailed narrative investigative reports
• ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments
• ability to work independently
• investigating and researching
• inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
• ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail
• effectively manage time
• make sound judgements
• ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• One (1) year of investigative experience
• Five (5) years of professional experience from one or more of the following fields: investigative, law enforcement, working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, regulatory inspections, regulatory compliance, resource protection, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, regulatory work as a paraprofessional or higher, claims adjusting, auditing, financial examining, land appraisal work, human relations, personnel, working as a licensed healthcare professional regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• investigate allegations of state and federal laws against unlicensed individuals posing as licensed health care practitioners.
• conducts complex medical quality assurance investigations relating to alleged violations of the practice acts/rules under the jurisdiction of the Department
• Investigates complaints of alleged malpractice among medical health care boards.
• reviewing and assigning case files, receiving completed cases, review, sign & forward to PSU
• conducts priority and routine investigations, audits and inspections relating to violation of Florida Statutes and rules governed by the Agency
• provide investigative results through the collection of evidence and preparation of quality investigative reports
• Prepares comprehensive chronological reports of final, supplemental and probation reports within the guidelines of ISU’s quality control matrix.
• Responsible for investigation of high profile and/or multi-jurisdictional allegations.
• Coordinates investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies.
• Engages in proactive enforcement programs individually and in cooperation with other government agencies.
• Demonstrates good public relations with local authorities and professional organizations through personal contact and public speaking engagements.
• Provides information to consumers regarding licensure and possible violations of laws and rules regulating professions under the Department’s jurisdiction.
• Reviews court records and other essential documents, conducts audits and inspections, prepares, and serves subpoenas, administrative complaints, Emergency suspension, Emergency restrictive orders, notices to cease and desist and issues citations.
• Enforces terms of Disciplinary Enforcement Requests and cooperates with Board staff members.
• Conducts or ensures in-service training is conducted on a regular basis and in accordance with policy and procedure for all assigned personnel.
• Serve as field training officer as necessary.
• Provides referral information.
• Testifies and/or presents evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials.
• Develops and maintains up-to-date professional contacts with risk managers, hospital administrators, nursing directors and other health care providers.
• 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 (for more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed