DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address: 150 N. 18th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $57750

Grade: 20

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Division of Public Health Licensing Services Bureau of Medical 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 to determine compliance with all applicable regulations. Review of quality systems by tracking documents corrective actions and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed facility or provider upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed facility. Performing services that need regulation. Corresponds with the regulated community or with regulatory bodies responds to technical questions from licensees develops standards participates in rulemaking and conducts inspections. Performs assists or reviews detailed investigative or inspection reports statements of deficiencies and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a licensees license or other types of legal orders.

- Learn to interpret and understand statutes rules and internal procedures for discipline. Participate in and conduct inspections/investigations to determine compliance with state regulation statutes rules and internal procedures as directed and under guidance. Prepare investigation reports.
- Attend and participate in staff advisory committee and/or stakeholder organization meetings.
- Provides miscellaneous services including but not limited to technical assistance to current or potential providers interact with other department offices etc.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge of:
- Arizona Administrative Code and Arizona Revised Statutes related to licensed facilities and providers.
- Good understanding of facility management and operational concepts.
- Specialized procedures.
- Performance Management (PM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Review and reading/interpretation of professional literature and regulations.
- Requires high level of oral and written communication analytical review interpersonal relationships active listening organizational evaluation repetition education/training.

Ability to:
- Change priorities as issues arise problem solving (root cause).
- Work independently.
- Perform reviews.
- Analyze analytical data reporting and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Must have drivers 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 must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within 7 working days after beginning employment. Associates 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 i.e. Registered Nurse Social Worker Dietitian Counselor etc.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

- To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your other words you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.