MEDICAL FACILITY SURVEYOR

Healthcare Management Solutions LLC•Fairmont, WV

13d•Remote

About The Position

For 20 years, Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) has partnered with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support their mission of improving healthcare across the U.S. healthcare system. Since 2014, HMS has collaborated with over half of the U.S. states through direct contracts with state health agencies, advancing healthcare quality and safety initiatives. The Medical Facility Surveyor will conduct surveys of long-term care (LTC) and/or non-LTC (NLTC or ACC) programs throughout the United States and its Territories. Non-LTC programs include Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Critical Access Hospitals, Acute Care Hospitals, End Stage Renal Disease facilities, Home Health agencies, Hospice care, EMTALA, Organ Procurement Organizations, and organ transplant programs. The Surveyor will conduct surveys in accordance with the State Operations Manual (SOM) and prepare deficiency reports according to the Principles of Documentation (PoD) and the HMS Master Writing Guide. Survey findings will be communicated through the approved Quality Assurance process, identifying opportunities for improvement in the survey process and communicating them to appropriate leadership. Surveyors should be willing to accept assignments as directed by CMS and HMS. Travel will be extensive, but all arrangements are made by the company's travel department, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses. Full-time, part-time, and casual (as needed, as available with flexible schedule) employment opportunities are available, with potential for advancement and cross-training. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package including PTO accrual, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Requirements

Experience completing CMS surveys is required.
Required CMS training for provider type/s for which you have interest in surveying.
Ability to critically think and be competent in decision-making skills.
Ability to perform all facility required tasks.
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) qualification for LTC surveyors.
Ability to pass federal background check and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for Visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to registered nurse, LPN's, licensed social workers, dietitians.
Licensed RN is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site surveys consisting of Initial, Recertification, Revisit (and/or Desk Audit), Complaint, Focus, and Pilot surveys in accordance with the State Operations Manual.
Complete deficiency reports in accordance with the Principles of Documentation and the HMS Master Writing Guide while maintaining deadlines and timeframes established by the client. Surveyor deficiencies should clearly link identified deficient practice with associated regulation. Documentation is to be completed with accuracy and special attention to detail using laptop or tablet computer technology.
Report survey findings involving Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Condition level findings or Substandard Quality of Care (SQC) to appropriate Quality Assurance staff while maintaining deadlines and timeframes.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance staff to ensure survey findings are adequately documented and defensible prior to submission to CMS or SSA.
Submit documentation according to established time deadlines.
Perform Medical Facility Surveyor duties in accordance with the HMS Core Values and the applicable contract.
Maintain current knowledge of CMS and HMS policies and procedures, Medicare regulations for applicable healthcare facilities, and CMS QSO memos that include program, policy, and process changes/revisions.