Medical Facility Surveyor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in West Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct surveys for both long-term care and non-long-term care programs across the United States and its Territories.

• Carry out on-site Initial, Recertification, Revisit or Desk Audit, Complaint, Focus, and Pilot surveys.

• Execute surveys in line with the State Operations Manual.

• Prepare precise deficiency reports following the Principles of Documentation and the HMS Master Writing Guide.

• Clearly link identified deficient practices to the relevant regulations.

• Utilize laptop or tablet technology to complete documentation.

• Report findings related to Immediate Jeopardy and Substandard Quality of Care to the Quality Assurance staff.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance staff to ensure that survey findings are well-documented and defensible prior to submission to CMS or SSA.

• Submit all documentation within specified deadlines.

• Stay updated on CMS and HMS policies, procedures, Medicare regulations, and CMS QSO memoranda.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for enhancing the survey process to leadership.

• Perform responsibilities in accordance with HMS Core Values and relevant contracts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in completing CMS surveys is mandatory.

• Required CMS training for the relevant provider types of interest.

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make sound decisions.

• Capability to perform all tasks required by the facility.

• Bachelor’s degree along with 3 years of relevant experience or a suitable combination of education and experience.

• Preference will be given to registered nurses, LPNs, licensed social workers, and dietitians.

• Qualification in the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for LTC surveyors.

• A licensed RN is preferred.

• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

• Extensive travel is required.

• Willingness to accept survey assignments as directed by CMS and HMS.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive employee benefits package.

• PTO accrual.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program.

• Opportunities for career advancement and/or cross training.

• Company-arranged travel with minimal out-of-pocket expenses.

• Availability of full-time, part-time, and casual employment opportunities with flexible schedules.