Salary: $61,280.00 Annually

Location : Homebased, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried

Job Number: 2022-03193

Division: Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD)

Unit: CLIA Lab Surveyor

Opening Date: 08/01/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Pay Grade: L

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

DCH is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Compliance Specialist 2 with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, Diagnostic Services - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Applicant must be registered as a Medical Technologist. You must have experience working in a clinical role in a laboratory setting. Only candidates that meet the requirements will be considered for this position.

Job Responsibilities

Under broad supervision, assists in the operations of a unit, developing and administering policy, procedures & plans, and performs special projects as delegated. Conduct investigations to obtain evidence of reported fraud, abuse, or violation of rules, regulations, or statutes, or locate missing persons. May supervise subordinate staff.

• Surveys are conducted either independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provides expertise in area of laboratory science.
• Gathers data to determine compliance with applicable guidelines through on-site interviews with facility staff and/or clients, observation of procedures, inspection of environment and/or equipment, and review of applicable records.
• Complies report of findings and deficiencies with appropriate and supporting evidence. Recommends adverse action if appropriate.
• Notifies facility of findings.
• Reviews and monitors facility's Plan of Correction to determine compliance with applicable guidelines and timeliness of corrective action.
• Focuses survey in response to the priority of client's needs and/or complaints, and as findings emerge, changes survey focus accordingly.
• Coordinates activities with appropriate agencies.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to facility personnel and other interested parties in meeting certification requirements and planning corrective actions.
• May assist in providing training and guidance to new employed surveyors.
• Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THESE POSITIONS WILL WORK OUT OF THEIR HOME AND SERVICE ALL AREAS OF GEORGIA. TRAVEL COMPRISES 75% OF THE JOB.
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of related experience OR Four years of related professional experience.

Note: Applicant must be registered as a Medical Technologist. You also must have at least one year of recent experience working in a clinical role in a laboratory setting. Possession of a valid driver's license which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following:

• Experience as a Generalist with MT (ASCP) certification.
• Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations based on regulations, legal requirements and/or recognized accreditation standards.
• Computer skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality documentation with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking and writing skills will be assessed by a writing tool administered at the time of the interview.

Additional Information

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment background history and reference check.

For more information about this job and other career opportunities with DCH, please visit our Careers Page: .

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

01

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associates Degree
• Some College/Tech School
• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the above

03

Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Community Health?

• No
• Full Time Employee
• Part Time Employee
• Temp or Contractor
• Intern
• Volunteer

04

Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have in Healthcare auditing?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than four years
• 4 or more years

06

Do you have a current, active professional certification in either of the following: as a Generalist with Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA),or the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you registered as a Medical Technologist in the State of Georgia?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have working in a clinical role in a laboratory setting or hospital?

• Less than 2 yrs
• 2 to 4 yrs
• 4 to 6 yrs
• 6 to 8 yrs
• More than 8 yrs

09

Are you a veteran?

• Yes
• No

Required Question