JC-467868 – Internal Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

The Health Facilities Evaluator Manager (HFEM) I  position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by overseeing the Internal Quality Assurance (QA) Unit within the Standards Interpretation Branch. The HFEM I is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring statewide QA projects and activities, in accordance with State, Federal, licensing and certification standards, and local laws and regulations. The HFEM I oversees the development of and reviews reports, surveys and correspondence for the QA projects and activities; and collaborates with interested parties to recommend training needs for all field staff and support staff. The HFEM I makes recommendations to the Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN)/QA Specialists and the District Offices staff based on reports, surveys, and correspondence. The HFEM I communicates with District Office staff, HFENs/QA Specialists, management, and other Program staff regarding QA projects and activities.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH FACILITIES EVALUATOR MANAGER I
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Health care experience and/or knowledge.
Ability to interpret and apply federal or state regulations/statutes.
Experience monitoring and managing workload through metrics.
Strong communication skills.
How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=467868

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.