68064205 - OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

Operations Review Specialist

The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation seeks a self-motivated individual to serve as an Operations Review Specialist 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.

What you will do :

• 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.
• This position is knowledgeable of rules and regulations that govern the Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) and Adult Day Care Center (ADCC) programs.
• This position assists in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols as they relate to the ALF and ADCC programs.
• This position represents the Agency at meetings, conferences, workshops, depositions, and hearings.
• This position performs special assignments, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional information :

This position will be filled at the biweekly rate of $1,833.39 and is non-negotiable. This is a full-time position for 40 hours each week. Hours are 8 : 00 a.m. -5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. All applicants must ensure that all employment and detailed information about work experience is listed on your applicant profile and / or resume (including dates of employment, reason for leaving, military services, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. Applications who do not provide all information necessary to meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this position. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

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 insure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum qualifications requirements :

Three (3) years of professional or nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation, and / or certification experience, or Two (2) years of professional experience relating to health care delivery or health care administration. Preference will be given to applicants with : 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.

Licensure, certification, or registration requirements :

N / A

Contact :

Erika Potter-Morgan 850-412-4304

Background screening :

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.