Medical Facility Surveyor

Job Description:

• Conduct on-site Initial, Recertification, Revisit and/or Desk Audit, Complaint, Focus, and Pilot surveys of long-term care and non-long-term care medical facility programs throughout the United States and Territories
• Conduct surveys in accordance with the State Operations Manual
• Complete deficiency reports in accordance with the Principles of Documentation and the HMS Master Writing Guide
• Maintain client-established deadlines and timeframes
• Clearly link identified deficient practices with associated regulations
• Document survey findings accurately using laptop or tablet computer technology
• Report Immediate Jeopardy Condition-level findings and Substandard Quality of Care findings to appropriate Quality Assurance staff
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance staff to ensure findings are adequately documented and defensible before submission to CMS or SSA
• Submit documentation according to established deadlines
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS and HMS policies and procedures, Medicare regulations, and CMS QSO memoranda
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the survey process and communicate them to leadership staff
• Accept survey assignments as needed and as directed by CMS and HMS

Requirements:

• Experience completing CMS surveys is required
• Required CMS training for provider type/s which you have interest in surveying
• Ability to critically think and be competent in decision making skills
• Ability to perform all facility required tasks
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preference given to registered nurse, LPN's, licensed social workers, dietitians
• Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) qualification for LTC surveyors
• Licensed RN is preferred
• Ability to pass federal background check
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for Visa sponsorship
• Extensive travel availability
• Ability to use laptop or tablet computer technology for documentation

Benefits:

• Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive employee benefits package
• PTO accrual
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Opportunities for advancement and/or cross training
• Flexible schedule for casual employment
• Minimal out-of-pocket travel expenses because travel arrangements are made by the company travel department