State of Montana

Facility Inspector 2-Trainer - (24140732) 

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Inspector General-Certification Division.

This position is responsible for training Bureau and regulated healthcare facility staff on current, and changes to, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. This is a non-supervisory position. Major duties and responsibilities include maintaining a knowledge base of CMS regulations (health, life safety code, emergency preparedness, and CLIA) and working with management to provide consistent guidance to all trainees. This individual will be responsible for completing lead worker duties to maintain knowledge and assist in improving processes for all involved.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of basic medical practitioner.
• Ability to interpret regulations and make decisions based on those regulations.
• Ability to provide training on CMS information to a variety of recipients including certification bureau and healthcare facility staff.
• Ability to understand a variety of training areas such as health, life safety code and CLIA regulations.
• Ability to work with a variety of team members to produce a single survey product.
• Skills in communicating both verbally and in writing from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Licensed healthcare practitioner (licensure requirements include a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Two years of work experience in a healthcare-related field, or other directly related clinical experience.
• Must have passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for CMS surveyors or be able to pass the examination within one year of hire.
• Registered Nurse highly desirable.
• Other combinations of related education and work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter-In your cover letter please explain your training/teaching experience with complex issues.
• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. 

Salary: $

35.35 - 35.35 Hourly 

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan 

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time 

Job Type

: Standard 

Shift

: Day Job 

Travel

: Yes, 50 % of the Time 

Primary Location

: Helena 

Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees 

Posting Date

: Mar 11, 2024, 2:59:04 PM 

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Ongoing 

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References 

Contact Name: Trish Harrington | Contact Email: trish.harrington@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-4206 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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