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.

Address:  150 N 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $57,750 

Grade: 20

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. Responsible for conducting investigations of considerable difficulty regarding all complaints of rule, statute violations and CMS life safety regulations; conduct joint investigations with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments and Adult Protective Services as necessary. 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.

Inspects facilities to verify compliance with state licensing and Medicare certification standards and to ensure the safety of consumers, clients, residents and/or patients.

Inspections may be conducted both interior and exterior of facilities. Inspections could be subjected to environmental elements such as precipitation, heat, and cold.

Inspections may also require physical activities such as, but not limited to extensive walking and touring, inspecting hard to reach areas, carrying and setting up equipment, checking for obstructions, testing physical features, and traversing various terrains.

Review, analyze and determine compliance with federal for complaint investigations and Medicare certification, Medicaid certification and for 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 review of findings and acceptable plan of correction and follow-up inspection.

Percept for new surveyors. Testifies at