Requisition No: 29975

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 64085454

Position Number: 64085454

Salary: $36,467.60

Posting Closing Date: 02/15/2018

Department of Health

GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Enforcement

Consumer Services Unit-Tallahassee Office

**Open Competitive Opportunity**

Full-time Career Service Position

Salary: $36,467.60

DESCRIPTION

This is a highly professional position responsible for analyzing and processing medical/allied health complaints consisting of Code 15 Reports (Hospital, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Facilities), civil malpractice settlements, civil complaints, hospital disciplinary reports, internet prescribing/unlicensed storefront pharmacy and consumer complaints against Florida healthcare licensees.

The incumbent in this position will determine conformity with existing quality assurance principles and standards.

This position requires independent thinking, detailed analysis, and use of professional judgment in every aspect of performing the below duties.

• Consults with federal, state and local organizations on matters related to the above reports/complaints.
• Interprets and applies statutes, policies and regulations in analyzing complex data regarding patient care and malpractice issues involving health care practitioners.
• Reviews documents and/or contacts appropriate parties to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts investigations when appropriate; issues subpoenas, citations, cease and desist agreements and notices of non-compliance; contacts and interviews witnesses and experts as necessary when conducting investigations; prepares investigative reports and prepares file for legal review; testifies at hearings as necessary.
• Provides technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation and evaluation of data and reports.
• Researches, prepares and disseminates reports of a topical or statistical nature as required by Investigation Manager or agency officials.
• Consults with, assists and acts as liaison between and among the professional boards, complainants, licensees, consultants, other governmental agencies and the various sections of the agency; assists in the development of consumer education materials.
• Evaluates and interprets laws, rules and regulations as they apply to various practice acts and related statutes and recommends changes as necessary.
• Represents the agency at board meetings, probable cause panel meetings, hearings, conferences; attends education seminars to enhance professional development and expertise.
• Assists as mediator in resolution of complaint issues.
• Assists with training in use of new forms, reports, procedures according to policy.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of computer data bases, to include Word, Excel and Outlook; laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations. Skill in reading and writing; investigating and researching. Ability to understand sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; effectively manage time; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; make sound judgments; interpret, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations and policies and procedures; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; Knowledge and use of the complaint management system and licensing system used by the Agency; Ability to travel; Organizational skills; Ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bacheloregree from an accredited college or university; AND
• 1 year of regulatory, healthcare investigative, criminal or law enforcement (sworn or non-sworn) OR
• 1 year of professional experience from one of the below. Social work, human relations, personnel, education, counseling, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, claims adjusting, accounting, auditing, mortgage banking, financial examining, resource protection, real estate, land appraisal work, land use planning or consulting, land acquisitions, one of the physical or natural sciences, working as a licensed healthcare professional regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, regulatory inspections, regulatory work as a paraprofessional or higher, investigative work, investigative, law enforcement, working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

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When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history.

**All applications for employment must be received via the People First System.

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. **

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Departments VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANSEFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veteranseference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veteranseference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veteranseference documentation requirements are available by clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.