REGULATORY SPECIALIST I

Regulatory Specialist IThe Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida. These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care. Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.The Work You Will Do:This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining database for analysis and management of State licensure & Federal certification of health care facilities and providers. This includes tracking requests for initial surveys; annual surveys, follow-up visits and complaints investigations. This position is required to create survey reports, develop letters, and ensure all required components of survey reports are completed. This position serves as primary for updating data in VERSA and retrieving OSCAR reports. Other duties include collecting data and preparing routine or special reports as required by the supervisor. This position serves as the principal coordinator for ASPEN and assures changes are updated timely and reports system problems to the Central Office ASPEN coordinator. This position also does scanning and quality assurance work in Laserfiche. This position coordinates with supervisor to maintain current information of division policies and processes routine matters within established policies. Other requirements include establishing and utilizing a tracking system for monitoring the licensure status for facilities to create survey schedules as required meeting State and Federal rules and regulations. The position will also perform other related duties as required. 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. 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.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:Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employeesLife insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insuranceDental, vision and supplemental insuranceState of Florida retirement options, including employer contributionsAbility to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of FloridaAbility to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annuallyNine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each yearOpportunities for career advancementTuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)Training opportunitiesFlexible Spending AccountsShared Savings Program for select medical servicesLower copays for prescription drugsHealth and Wellness discountsFor a more complete list of benefits, please visit Skills, and Abilities:Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions. Ability to organize, maintain records, filing systems, and inventories. Ability to use, store and retrieve input information. Skills in word processing, including knowledge in correct grammar usage. Ability to prepare reports, and reviews data for accuracy and completeness. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effectively working relationships with others.Minimum Qualifications Requirements:One year of general office experience. One year of documented computer experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).Location: Delray Beach, FL, US, 33486 Florida Jobs