Medical Certification Program Manager
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: OS/SP/223486
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Job classification: MEDICAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Health Services
Summary
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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
Play a critical role in protecting the health and safety of Louisiana residents. This position provides leadership in the oversight of complex healthcare licensing and certification programs, ensuring providers meet state and federal regulations while supporting high-quality care across the state. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges, this opportunity is for you.
Examples of duties
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus three years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Supplemental information
- Direct statewide operations and oversight of the Non-Long Term Care/Long-Term Care Complaint Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Review, evaluate, and resolve healthcare facility complaints by analyzing investigative findings and determining regulatory compliance.
- Make licensing, certification, enforcement, and sanction recommendations based on comprehensive reviews of provider documentation, investigations, and applicable regulations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain program policies, procedures, and operational plans to support effective complaint investigations and regulatory compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and regulatory interpretation to healthcare providers, consumers, government agencies, and other stakeholders regarding licensing and certification requirements.
- Consult with healthcare facility leadership to promote compliance with state and federal standards and review corrective action plans to ensure deficiencies are resolved.
- Represent the Louisiana Department of Health at hearings, conferences, committee meetings, and with state, federal, and professional organizations as the program's subject matter expert.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3071040205
Position Number(s): 147815
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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