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S.C. Department of Public Health · 1 day ago

Healthcare Quality Inspector/Investigator (Program Coordinator I)-61160701

Lexington County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The S.C. Department of Public Health is committed to improving public health standards. They are seeking a Healthcare Quality Inspector/Investigator responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Health CareNon ProfitPublic RelationsPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting inspections/surveys/investigations and ensuring that the activities and services are in compliance with standards

Conduct inspections/surveys/investigations of healthcare facilities, service providers, and/or applicant

Evaluate the activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively

Identify all conditions that do not meet standards

Advise personnel administering activities and services to develop a plan of correction to remedy deficiencies, prevent their reoccurrence, and improve overall quality control and compliance with standards

Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit all reports of findings and required documentation in a timely manner

Ensure that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with HIPAA and in adherence to federal and state laws

Meet deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry

Abide by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources

Serve as team leader to a survey team when requested and/or on a rotating basis

Conduct pre-survey/inspection/investigation team meetings, reviews of survey findings, entrance and exit interviews, travel arrangements, and directions to survey team when serving as team leader

Represent the team as the spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed

Perform other duties when asked, including but not limited to: attend local and regional meetings with DPH staff and external organizations as needed; assist with training of staff; participate in hearings and trials

Participates in disaster preparedness tasks as outlined in the DPH plan during hazardous weather or state of emergency and reporting to duty and/or being on call on a 24-hour basis when a disaster event occurs

Qualification

Healthcare regulations knowledgeSMQT certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyWriting skillsOral communication skillsCultural competenceTeam coordinationAttention to detail

Required

A high school diploma and relevant program experience

A valid driver's license

Must be able to plan and coordinate with others

Comprehend federal and state regulations and laws

Must have excellent writing and oral skills

Proficient in using Microsoft Office and applicable computer software programs

Must have exceptional attention to detail

Ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in all communication with internal and external customers

Knowledgeable of all applicable regulations and policies/procedures

Must be able to accommodate roundtrip for up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and to accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week

Able to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays, and able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed

Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet

Must be able to become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field