Requisition No: 802536

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68061371 - HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

Position Number: 68061371

Salary: $829.83 - $1,078.78 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2023

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Jason Weida, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This advertisement is for an anticipated vacancy.

The Agency's Assisted Living Unit is seeking a highly motivated individual with critical thinking skills to fill the position of Health Services and Facilities Consultant. This is a half- time position for 20 hours each week. Hours are 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

This position is responsible for the licensing activities associated with Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and Adult Day Care Center (ADCC) programs. This is a part-time position that provides technical assistance, provides suggestions, and participates in the development of training materials; attends meetings; assists with special projects; and assists the field office staff as needed. This position is supervised by the Operations & Management Consultant Manager.

This position analyzes, reviews, maintains and processes initial, renewal, change of ownership, bed/slot capacity change applications for ALF and ADCC programs. This position prepares omission letters, notice of intent to deny letters, intent to revoke/suspend letters and other correspondences as they relate to the ALF and ADCC programs. This position assures that necessary data is tracked in Versa and Laserfiche and maintains a close working relationship with the field office staff and Agency attorneys.

This position is knowledgeable of rules and regulations which govern the ALF and ADCC programs.

This position assists in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols as they relate to the ALF and ADCC programs.

This position represents the Agency at meetings, conferences, workshops, depositions, and hearings.

This position performs special assignments as needed. This position also performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits of working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 personal holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of program planning, program development and evaluation methodologies required for the initiation of new programs and licensure reforms.

• Knowledge of health and human services delivery systems and their impact on community and regional social systems.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data, make recommendations, and complete assignments timely.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Knowledge of health facilities, operations and management principles and practices.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of professional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience or;

Two (2) years of professional experience relating to health care delivery, health care administration, or

Three (3) years of nonprofessional health care licensure, regulation and/or certification experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

A bachelor’s or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university with one of the following:

One or more years' experience working as a licensed health care professional, or professional experience in health care administration, health care planning, or other health, rehabilitation, or social service program.

Two or more years' experience technical writing.

Two or more years' experience interpreting statutes and administrative rules.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: ELIZABETH COACHMAN (850) 412-4447

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.