Medical Malpractice Investigator

Requisition No: 884922

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INVESTIGATOR -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $47,688.01 annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/08/2026

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Department of Health

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Enforcement

Investigative Services Unit – Alachua

Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Pending Reclassification

• Lead inspector specialist conducts complex medical quality assurance investigations relating to alleged violations of the practice acts/rules under the jurisdiction of the Department. Investigates complaints of alleged malpractice among medical health care boards. Lead specialists’ ability includes reviewing and assigning case files, receiving completed cases, review, sign & forward to PSU. The Lead Inspector Specialist conducts priority and routine investigations, audits and inspections relating to violation of Florida Statutes and rules governed by the Agency.
  
  The Lead Inspector must provide investigative results through the collection of evidence and preparation of quality investigative reports. Prepares comprehensive chronological reports of final, supplemental and probation reports within the guidelines of ISU’s quality control matrix.
• Responsible for investigation of high profile and/or multi-jurisdictional allegations. Coordinates investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies. Engages in proactive enforcement programs individually and in cooperation with other government agencies. Demonstrates good public relations with local authorities and professional organizations through personal contact and public speaking engagements.
• Provides information to consumers regarding licensure and possible violations of laws and rules regulating professions under the Department’s jurisdiction.
• Reviews court records and other essential documents, conducts audits and inspections, prepares, and serves subpoenas, administrative complaints, Emergency suspension, Emergency restrictive orders, notices to cease and desist and issues citations. Enforces terms of Disciplinary Enforcement Requests and cooperates with Board staff members.
• Conducts or ensures in-service training is conducted on a regular basis and in accordance with policy and procedure for all assigned personnel. Serve as field training officer as necessary.
• Provides referral information. Testifies and/or presents evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials.
• Develops and maintains up‑to‑date professional contacts with risk managers, hospital administrators, nursing directors and other health care providers.
• Performs other duties as required.

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of the laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar;

understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; conduct fact‑finding research;…