S.C. Department of Public Health
Healthcare Quality Inspector/Investigator - 61160699
S.C. Department of Public Health, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Healthcare Quality Inspector/Investigator
ID: 61160699
Job Responsibilities Responsible for conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations to ensure compliance with standards for healthcare facilities, service providers, and applicants. Evaluate activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively, identify conditions that do not meet standards, and advise personnel on developing corrective action plans. Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit all findings in a timely manner, ensuring that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with HIPAA and federal and state laws. Meet deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry.
Abide by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources. Serve as team leader to a survey team when requested or on a rotating basis, conducting pre‑survey meetings, reviewing survey findings, and arranging travel. Represent the team as a spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed. Perform other duties as required, including attending local and regional meetings, assisting with staff training, and participating in hearings and trials. Participate in disaster preparedness tasks and be on call 24‑hourly during emergencies.
Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:
a high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Higher Education:
institutions must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
a valid driver’s license; ability to plan and coordinate with others; understanding of federal and state regulations and laws; excellent writing and oral skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer software; exceptional attention to detail; and ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in all communication.
Other Requirements:
knowledge of applicable regulations and policies/procedures; ability to accommodate roundtrip travel up to 4 hours and distances up to 400 miles, including overnight travel 3–4 nights per week; flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, and up to 8 hours per day when needed; physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet; and ability to become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified, which will provide a 5% salary increase.
Applicants indicating college credit or degrees may upload an unofficial copy of transcripts as attachments to the application; official, certified copies will be required prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.
Additional Information Driving Record Applicants in the final stages of selection must provide a certified copy of a 10‑year driving record.
State Disaster Plan Employees may be required to work during emergencies or disasters in accordance with the State’s Disaster Plan.
Reasonable Accommodation Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request; a reasonable accommodation may be granted if it does not impose undue hardship or pose a direct threat to health and safety.
Immunization Requirements New employees who are healthcare providers with job‑specific exposure risk must provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B prior to employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Benefits
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
Retirement benefit choices* (State Retirement Plan (SCRS) and State Optional Retirement Program (ORP)) – enrollment in either plan is required for all full‑time employees
*See contribution section on hyperlinked retirement sites for current contribution rates of gross pay.
Hybrid Work The option to work partially remote or with adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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Job Responsibilities Responsible for conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations to ensure compliance with standards for healthcare facilities, service providers, and applicants. Evaluate activities to determine the degree to which standards are carried out effectively, identify conditions that do not meet standards, and advise personnel on developing corrective action plans. Complete written reports of deficiencies and submit all findings in a timely manner, ensuring that all files pertaining to a survey are secured in accordance with HIPAA and federal and state laws. Meet deadlines on written correspondence, documentation, and data entry.
Abide by stringent rules regarding the completion of agency forms and practices pertaining to travel, reimbursement, training, and the use of state and/or federal resources. Serve as team leader to a survey team when requested or on a rotating basis, conducting pre‑survey meetings, reviewing survey findings, and arranging travel. Represent the team as a spokesperson or liaison for surveys when needed. Perform other duties as required, including attending local and regional meetings, assisting with staff training, and participating in hearings and trials. Participate in disaster preparedness tasks and be on call 24‑hourly during emergencies.
Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:
a high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Higher Education:
institutions must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
a valid driver’s license; ability to plan and coordinate with others; understanding of federal and state regulations and laws; excellent writing and oral skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer software; exceptional attention to detail; and ability to recognize cultural diversity and incorporate cultural competence principles in all communication.
Other Requirements:
knowledge of applicable regulations and policies/procedures; ability to accommodate roundtrip travel up to 4 hours and distances up to 400 miles, including overnight travel 3–4 nights per week; flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, and up to 8 hours per day when needed; physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds to a distance and/or height of up to 20 feet; and ability to become SMQT (Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test) certified, which will provide a 5% salary increase.
Applicants indicating college credit or degrees may upload an unofficial copy of transcripts as attachments to the application; official, certified copies will be required prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a related field.
Additional Information Driving Record Applicants in the final stages of selection must provide a certified copy of a 10‑year driving record.
State Disaster Plan Employees may be required to work during emergencies or disasters in accordance with the State’s Disaster Plan.
Reasonable Accommodation Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request; a reasonable accommodation may be granted if it does not impose undue hardship or pose a direct threat to health and safety.
Immunization Requirements New employees who are healthcare providers with job‑specific exposure risk must provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B prior to employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Benefits
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
Retirement benefit choices* (State Retirement Plan (SCRS) and State Optional Retirement Program (ORP)) – enrollment in either plan is required for all full‑time employees
*See contribution section on hyperlinked retirement sites for current contribution rates of gross pay.
Hybrid Work The option to work partially remote or with adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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