HEALTHCARE QUALITY INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR-61009077

Salary : $37,860.00 - $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 163413

Agency : DHEC-Healthcare Quality

Opening Date : 06 / 12 / 2024

Closing Date : 6 / 22 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AH35

Position Number : : 61009077

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. - 8 : 00 p.m.

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $52,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $54,000.00

Opening Date : 06 / 12 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview.

A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 p.

m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC : Work that makes a difference!

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

This position is located in the Bureau of Community Care.

NOTE : THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRES EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND / OR OVERNIGHT STAYS.

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

Specific duties include :

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 DHEC 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 DHEC 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.

Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of your transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) certified.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD : If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

EEO : SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce.

SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

Paid Parental Leave

13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Residential Facilities Division / Bureau of Community Care.

The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment.

Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options;

and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

Do you have a high school diploma and relevant program experience?

Do you have excellent written and oral skills?

Are you proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites?

Are you able to exceed eight (8) hours of work per day when needed?

Are you willing to drive round trip up to four (4) hours and distances of up to 400 miles and accommodate overnight travel 3-4 nights per week?

Are you able to work varying hours between 7 : 00 a.m. and 8 : 00 p.m.?

Can you lift and carry up to 20 lbs. to a distance and height of 20 feet?

Are you SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified?

Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $52,000 - $54,000?

Are you a current or former SCDHEC employee?

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