MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INVESTIGATOR - 64085653

Requisition No: 881111 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INVESTIGATOR - 64085653 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64085653 Salary: $42,561.57 - $43,561.57 Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance Bureau of Enforcement Investigative Services Unit - Miami Field Office Open Competitive Opportunity Your Specific Responsibilities Reviews and analyzes complaint documents/information. Prepares subpoenas to obtain medical records and other pertinent documents. Reviews and analyzes medical/hospital records, court records, lab reports, peer review records and other pertinent records. Contacts and interviews complainants, witnesses, and subjects. Coordinates investigative activity through legal counsel as requested or directed. Prepares comprehensive reports of final, supplemental and probation investigations. Coordinates investigations with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies as requested or directed by supervisor/manager. Coordinates and assists department legal/board staff regarding administrative hearings, subpoena service, administrative complaints, final orders, and disciplinary enforcement requests. Testifies and/or presents evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials. Serves as member of the prosecution team as directed. Develops and maintains up-to-date professional contacts with risk managers, hospital administrators, nursing directors and other health care providers. Assists in allied health investigations as needed, participates in in-service training of medical investigative staff, conducts inspections, drug profiles and undercover investigations and serves as a mentor to new investigators, as directed. Answers public inquiries, makes referrals, make public speaking engagements, make professional contacts, and promote the goals and mission of the Department including participation in Sterling (Platinum Odyssey) related activities and events. Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of the laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; conduct fact-finding research; knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; write detailed narrative investigative reports; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; investigating and researching; inspecting and evaluating the quality of products; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; effectively manage time; make sound judgements; ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of investigative experience. Five (5) years of professional experience from one or more of the following fields: investigative, law enforcement, working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, regulatory inspections, regulatory compliance, resource protection, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, regulatory work as a paraprofessional or higher, claims adjusting, auditing, financial examining, land appraisal work, human relations, personnel, working as a licensed healthcare professional regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Additional Requirement Must have a valid driver license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment. Where You Will Work Office location -Miami, FL Main counties served by office - Miami-Dade and Monroe. Mission Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Benefits The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (for more information, please click ) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers And more! For a complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit . Please Be Advised Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida