Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish
Announcement Number: OS/DRT/208064
Cost Center: 3071040205
Position Number(s): 50414263
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:
Deanda Thymes
Deanda.Thymes@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus four years of experience as a licensed practitioner in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus three years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work:
To provide policy interpretation, oversight, and direction to Medical Certification professional staff on a statewide basis.
Level Of Work:
Program Manager.
Supervision Received:
Broad direction from Medical Certification Manager 2, other equivalent, or higher- level agency administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional/project basis and programmatic over Medical Certification Manager 1's and other professional staff.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Health and Hospitals.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Medical Certification Manager 1 by the presence of statewide responsibility.
Differs from the Medical Certification Manager 2 by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Differs from the Program Manager 4-DHH by absence of overall managerial responsibility for directing the functions and activities of the entire Medical Certification section.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Reviews policy, procedures, and survey, or waiver operations for the certification of health, social care facilities, and/or individuals to determine compliance with federal regulations, and/or eligibility for provider reimbursements.
Provides oversight for the activities of certification specialists, supervisors, and regional managers in the various disciplines to ensure that programmatic criteria are met and completed.
Evaluates reports, survey, or waiver results, and provider responses to determine appropriateness of facility or individual certification.
Approves or disapproves corrective action plans submitted by providers.
Negotiates changes in corrective action plans with providers when necessary.
Consults with prospective owners, architects, engineers, fire marshals, sanitarians, and administrators relative to the standards required in the construction of facilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
