Health Systems Specialist Trainee 1, Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2, Health Systems Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 47034

Long Term Care Facility Surveyor

The incumbent will participate on a multidisciplinary survey team responsible for recertification, complaint, and focused inspections at long term care facilities in the region. As part of these inspections, the incumbent will seek and obtain federal surveyor qualification and assist in drafting inspection reports and uploading relevant material consistent with programmatic operation; reviewing regulatory waivers and making proper recommendations for determination; reviewing facility-developed policies and procedures, resident agreements, and plans of correction for appropriateness; The incumbent is responsible for the general office management and clerical oversight of nursing home surveillance activities, ensuring and monitoring the technical components of survey related software activities and all aspects of survey correspondence. Will also generate reports on behalf of managers, maintain tracking and to provide feedback for efficiency. Duties also include, reviewing and submitting referrals to the Department of Legal Affairs and other agencies including FOIL request, and subpoenas. Provide supervision, training, counselling, and performance evaluations of support staff. Assist with other duties as assigned as needed.

Permanent Transfer Candidates : Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent, or contingent-permanent competitive service in a qualifying title at or above G16 and eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. OR reachable on the appropriate eligible list.

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Health Systems Specialist Trainee 1 : bachelors degree or higher

Health Systems Specialist Trainee 2 : Five years of experience performing or implementing medical or programmatic surveillance, audit, compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory activities for patients or a health care delivery system for a health care facility or health related organization.

Health Systems Specialist 1 : Six years of experience performing or implementing medical or programmatic surveillance, audit, compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory activities for patients or a health care delivery system for a health care facility or health related organization.

Preferred Qualifications : Strong organization skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite. A demonstrated ability to interpret policies and analyze workflow. Dedication to a team structure, emotional intelligence to support growth, and a commitment to effectuating constant quality improvement. A strong desire to learn both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and apply knowledge to sustainable improvements, and Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certified and investigatory experience.

This position requires travel to areas often underserved by public transit. The successful incumbent must be flexible and available to work varied hours, which may include weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and / or provide guidance relative to off-hours investigations, as needed. Work hours to be determined at time of hire. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Certification is required within one year of the date of employment.