Ops Quality Control Analyst

Ops Quality Control Analyst -

This position is responsible for conducting routine access visits and investigating complaints about services in long-term care facilities. The ombudsman is a designated representative of the Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman as authorized by federal and state law. The ombudsman serves under the direction of the District Ombudsman Manager.

Pay:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $15.00 to $18.50, hourly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer the phone and maintain phone log for all incoming calls; checks and responds to voice mail.
• Enters complaint, case, and assessment information in web-based documentation system; enters updates as received.
• Tracks incoming reports and information such as Adult Protective Services reports, nursing home discharge and transfers, facility contact information, etc.; updates appropriate log or tracking tool.
• Following certification as ombudsman, travels to facilities and conducts assessments as needed.
• Following certification as ombudsman, travels to facilities and investigates and resolves long-term care facility residents' complaints as needed.
• Identifies significant individual and systemic problems affecting residents. Problems and brings them to the attention of the District Ombudsman Manager (DOM); obtains access to long-term care facilities and to residents' records; and protects the confidentiality of residents' records, complainants' identities, and ombudsman files.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, and writes reports of findings.
• Assists in preparing, processing and maintaining volunteer paperwork including applications, travel, activity reports, and continuing education training hours.
• Processes miscellaneous incoming mail, emails, and faxes; respond as appropriate; general office filing.
• Assists the District Ombudsman Manager (DOM) with preparing and arranging monthly ombudsman district council meetings.
• Tracks inventory of office items such as forms, brochures, promotional items, office supplies, and electronic equipment; prepares orders as needed; coordinate distribution of items to volunteers.
• Serves as primary office contact in the absence of the DOM.
• Performs other duties as assigned Travel is required. Attendance is an essential function of this job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to conduct assessments and fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to investigate, analyze and resolve complaints.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with people.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of basic investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules governing Ombudsman investigations and assessments.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Apply the policies, procedures, and programs governing the agency.
• Ability to communicate with others to obtain and verify information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources.
• Ability to type and prepare reports and memoranda accurately and timely.
• Ability to plan and organize to ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, rules and policies.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply regulations, and policy directives.
• Ability to fulfill all ombudsman program certification and continuing education training requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 2000.

Requirements:

• If selected for employment applicant will be required to become a certified Ombudsman upon time frame set by employer.
• Travel is required. Operates own private motor vehicle for routine travel within the assigned office's…