Life Safety Code Healthcare Compliance Officer

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans. Life Safety Code Health Care Compliance Officer Job Location: 150 N 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $57,750 Grade: 20 Job Summary Responsible for accurate completion of inspections and complaint investigations, scheduling and prioritizing work assignments, document and form preparation, all within the established time frames. Conducting in-depth complaint inspections and compliance evaluations of considerable difficulty to ensure compliance with established state statutes, rules and CMS regulations for up to 5 types of health care facilities, including state and federally funded programs, programs serving developmentally disabled. Assure that consumers, clients, residents and/or patients of all ages and diversified backgrounds receive the necessary care regarding their safety and well‑being. Make critical, defensively sound judgments to recognize and act upon conditions affecting safety and welfare that are within the purview of state statutes, rules and CMS life safety code. Provide training and technical assistance to owners, administrators, directors, providers, and/or staff regarding state licensing/certification and CMS life safety requirements and corrections needed to attain compliance; take necessary actions, including legal, against providers found to be non‑compliant with state statutes and rules. Prepare reports documenting compliance and non‑compliance, complaint investigation and facility monitoring field trip reports, enforcement and legal actions, and data collection all within established time lines. Conduct a comprehensive review of records at facilities. Assess compliance with architectural review, state and local fire department codes/standards, and CMS life safety code requirements. May be responsible for training and/or mentoring new surveyors. Maintain a large case load which requires complex scheduling; close coordination with providers and other agencies; and accurate and thorough documentation for public files. Conducting on‑site statewide, multi‑faceted inspections and evaluations for compliance with Federal Regulations for Social Security Act Title XVII and Title XIX Medicare and Medicaid facilities. Determining federal enforcement remedies, including 23 day and 45 day terminations and per instance civil money penalties. Job Duties Inspects facilities to verify compliance with state licensing and Medicare certification standards and to ensure the safety of consumers, clients, residents and/or patients. Conduct inspections both interior and exterior of facilities, often under environmental elements such as precipitation, heat, and cold. Engage in physical activities such as walking, touring, inspecting hard‑to‑reach areas, carrying equipment, setting up tools, testing physical features, and traversing various terrains. Review, analyze and determine compliance with federal standards for complaint investigations, Medicare certification, Medicaid certification and state licensing. Compose statements of deficiency, field trip reports, and other correspondence. Recommend for or against Medicare and Medicaid certification, state licensure and enforcement actions based on findings and acceptable plan of correction and follow‑up inspection. Percept for new surveyors. Testify at administrative and judicial hearings as necessary. Attend meetings, participate in in‑service training and continuing education programs, performance improvement committees and work groups. Confers with and provides technical assistance to administrators and staff of facilities regarding areas not in compliance with state standards and Medicare regulations. Perform other duties as assigned, typically 5%‑10% of time. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code (rules), inspection and investigation methods, case load management, policies and procedures applicable to state licensing, state certification, CMS certification and policies and procedures of the office. The Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to health care facilities. State and local standards for fire protection, Life Safety Code, occupancy standards, and codes as they apply to health care facilities. Legal options available to the department. The Life Safety Code as it is related to Health Care. Code references in the Life Safety Code. Testing, inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems, life safety systems, fire alarm systems, and emergency power requirements. Community resources, including other state agencies, advocacy groups, networking and provider associations. Federal regulations, Medicare State Operations Manual, State Operations Manual Appendices, Interpretive Guidelines and State Agency letters. Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies. Skills Oral and written communication and documentation, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of administrative and program records to ensure compliance during inspections and complaint investigations. Interpersonal relations with providers, staff, local and state agencies, Adult Protective Services, local police departments, local fire departments, consumers, media and the public. Educating and assisting providers on topics including records maintenance, supervision, safety, equipment standards and Americans with Disabilities Act. Time management and organization to maintain case loads and prioritize work activities. Maintenance of fire protection systems and life safety systems. Abilities Work effectively in a team or independently. Identify problems requiring immediate corrective action; determine recommendations for reports resulting from inspections and/or investigations. Make recommendations for enforcement actions against non‑compliant providers, including approval/denial of licenses or certifications and assessment of civil money penalties. Support a diverse multicultural workforce, promote equal opportunity and create an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform at their fullest potential free from discrimination. Selective Preference(s) Completion of a 2‑year Fire Science Degree or 3 years Fire Service Experience. Certification of Fire Inspector 1 or ability to pass a Fire Inspector 1 examination. Pre‑Employment Requirements Must have a driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide. Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41‑1758.07 or be able to obtain one within seven working days after beginning employment. Benefits Affordable medical and dental insurance plans Paid vacation and sick time Paid Parental Leave—up to 12 weeks per year paid for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) 10 paid holidays per year Wellness program and plans Life insurance Short/long‑term disability insurance Defined retirement plan Award‑winning Infant at Work program Credit union membership Transit subsidy ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, visit the benefits page. Retirement To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will match your contribution. New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin. Contact Us The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. The Department of Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government