Health Care Compliance Officer - Long Term Care

Health Care Compliance Officer – Long Term Care

Location:

150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

Salary: $57,750. Grade: 20.

Performs work within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Facilities Licensing. Assists with or determines the issuing of licenses to licensed facilities and providers, maintaining current licenses by ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Conducts initial and annual recertification inspections of health care institutions regulated by the Department, reviews quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data, and conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed facility or provider upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed facility.

Corresponds with the regulated community or regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions from licensees, develops standards, participates in rule making, and conducts inspections. Performs, assists or reviews detailed investigative or inspection reports, statements of deficiencies, and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a licensee’s license or other legal orders.

• Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules and internal procedures for discipline.
• Participate in and conduct inspections/investigations to determine compliance with federal regulation, statutes, rules, and internal procedures under guidance.
• Prepare investigation reports.
• Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or stakeholder organization meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to providers and consumers.
• Complete other duties as assigned (typically 5%–10%).

• Federal regulations.
• Arizona Administrative Code and revised statutes related to licensed facilities and providers.
• Good understanding of facility management and operational concepts.
• Specialized procedures, performance management, continuous quality improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

• Review and interpretation of professional literature and regulations.
• High level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, education/training.

• Change priorities as issues arise, problem solving (root cause).
• Work independently.
• Perform reviews and analyze analytical data and reporting.

Associate’s degree, with experience working in a licensed or regulated setting, or experience working for a regulatory agency. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a professional license to practice in the State of Arizona or proof of eligibility for reciprocity of an out‑of‑state license (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, Counselor, etc.).

Must have a driver’s license and ability to travel statewide. Must possess a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41‑1758.07 or apply for a Level One fingerprint clearance card within 7 working days after beginning employment. If the position requires driving or vehicle use as an essential function, specific driver’s license requirements apply. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness program and plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long‑term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan.
• Award‑winning Infant at Work program.
• Credit union membership.
• Transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program.

The State makes monthly contributions 50% each to the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing us sard. The State also is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

Email: virginia.hassard