MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INVESTIGATOR - 64085592

Medical Malpractice Investigator - 64085592 Your specific responsibilities include conducting complex medical quality assurance investigations relating to alleged violations of the practice acts/rules under the jurisdiction of the Department. You will investigate complaints of alleged malpractice among medical health care boards, initiate subject notification procedures, review and analyze complaint documents/information, prepare subpoenas to obtain medical records and other pertinent documents, review and analyze medical/hospital records, court records, lab reports, peer review records and other pertinent records, contact and interview complainants, witnesses, and subjects, coordinate investigative activity through legal counsel as requested or directed, prepare comprehensive reports of final, supplemental and probation investigations, coordinate investigations with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies as requested or directed by supervisor/manager, coordinate and assist department legal/board staff regarding administrative hearings, subpoena service, administrative complaints, final orders, and disciplinary enforcement requests, testify and/or present evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials, serve as member of the prosecution team as directed, develop and maintain up-to-date professional contacts with risk managers, hospital administrators, nursing directors and other health care providers, assist in allied health investigations as needed, participate in in-service training of medical investigative staff, conduct inspections, drug profiles and undercover investigations and serve as a mentor to new investigators, as directed, answer public inquiries, make referrals, make public speaking engagements, make professional contacts, and promote the goals and mission of the Department including participation in Sterling (Platinum Odyssey) related activities and events. Perform other duties as required. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; conduct fact-finding research; knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; write detailed narrative investigative reports; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; investigating and researching; inspecting and evaluating the quality of products; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; effectively manage time; make sound judgements; ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Minimum qualifications include one (1) year of investigative experience and five (5) years of professional experience from one or more of the following fields: investigative, law enforcement, working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, regulatory inspections, regulatory compliance, resource protection, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, regulatory work as a paraprofessional or higher, claims adjusting, auditing, financial examining, land appraisal work, human relations, personnel, working as a licensed healthcare professional regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities. Must have a valid Driver's License. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study, and professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education. Additional requirements include having a valid driver license, satisfactorily completing a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.