MEDICAL CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST 1 - 2
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is at the momment seeking for MEDICAL CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST 1 - 2 right now, this job will be presented in Louisiana. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in hospital or nursing home! administration, public health administration, social services, nursing, pharmacy, dietetics/nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical technology, or surveying and/or assessing health or social service programs or facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations. SUBSTITUTIONS: A current valid Louisiana license in one of the qualifying fields will substitute for the required baccalaureate degree. A master’s degree in one of the qualifying fields will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. ACCREDITATION NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools ! and Colleges. NOTE: Selective certification and/or a current v! alid Louisiana license in an individual field may be required for some positions.
This position is located in the Office of Aging and Adult Services | Program Operations Region 4 | Lafayette Parish | Cost Center 0320/8641, Position Number: 187145
Requires employee to travel
statewide on a regular basis
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled either as a Job Appointment, Probationary Appointment or Promotional Appointment.
***Note*** As part of a Career Progression Group , vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Medical Certification Specialist 1or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Medical Certification Specialist 2 is $86,382.00. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job conc! epts for each level.
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Job Concepts:
FUNCTION OF WORK: To conduct surveys and/or assessments to verify that the services provided to individuals by providers, facilities, waivers, and/or long term care programs are in compliance with federal certification, state regulations, and established state standards. LEVEL OF WORK: Experienced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad review from Medical Certification Supervisor or other higher level agency administ! rator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Hea! lth and Hospitals. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Medical Certification Specialist 2 by the absence of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification and by the level of independence exercised in carrying out work responsibilities.
Examples of Work:
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW ARE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Conducts surveys of health and social services programs, facilities, and providers that are state licensed and/or certified for state and federal programs. Conducts assessments to ensure receipt of quality services by contracted providers. Studies the facility or other Medicaid enrolled provider relative to quality of medical services to determine the extent of compliance with state/federal regulations, state licensing, or established state standards. Obtains information from review of records, staff interviews, resident interviews, personal observations relative to t! he operation of the medical facility, compliance standards, and quality of medical care provided. Evaluates equipment and environmental factors of the facility for compliance with federal and state regulations. Compiles information derived from surveys or paid Medicaid claims data and reports findings to recommend whether licensure and/or certification should be granted, denied, deferred, continued, or a change in Medicaid reimbursement is warranted. Conducts special investigations in response to complaints and prepares report findings.
Certifies individuals as medically eligible to receive waiver services. Creates and monitors a continuous quality improvement process. Approves waiver recipients’ comprehensive plan of care and annually evaluates the overall effectiveness of waiver recipients’ comprehensive plan of care. Ensures that personal outcomes resulting from the receipt of waiver services are reflective of the person-centered goals identified in their compreh! ensive plan of care. Conducts quality assurance of case management agen! cies and service providers relative to organization, policies and procedures, administration, qualifications of staff and quality of services to determine the extent of compliance with Medicaid regulations and waiver recipients comprehensive plan of care. Evaluates the appropriateness and the quality of medical care based on personal observations, interviews, and/or established state performance standards. Receives, reviews, and determines appropriateness of recipient appeals of denied services. Gathers factual information and prepares summary of evidence. Presents testimony before Administrative Law Judge.
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