What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Facilities Office Surveyor - Independent position at Ohio Department of Health?
What You'll Do
The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BOSC) is responsible for conducting survey inspections to ensure health care providers and clinical laboratories are compliant with state and federal requirements. BOSC is looking to fill two (2) Health Care Facilities Office Surveyor - Independent positions. Using core knowledge of assigned discipline, you will perform desk reviews and plans of correction approval. Additional duties include:
OR
Certification, licensure, or registration commensurate with assigned discipline (i.e., registered nurse, or licensed dietician, or licensed social worker, or registered environmental health specialist, or licensed nursing home administrator, or licensed pharmacist, or licensed physical/occupational/speech therapist) AND 12 mos. exp. conducting inspections of LTC providers/suppliers &/or ACC providers AND Successful completion of federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) AND Able to provide own transportation.
Note: The job posting & official position description on file with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required licensure, certification, registration, or other professional credential & specialized body of knowledge necessary to perform the assigned duties of the position.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Renewal of licensure/certification/registration pertinent to assigned discipline as mandated by Ohio Revised Code.
Unusual working conditions: May require travel, including some overnight stays.
Job Skills: Regulatory Compliance
Technical Skills: Interviewing, Investigation, Inspection Principles, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Written Communication, Listening
Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date
May 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Public Health
Technical Skills
Inspection Principles, Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Investigation, Medical Terminology
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Listening, Written Communication, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Health Care Facilities Office Surveyor - Independent
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is “advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans”. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BOSC) is responsible for conducting survey inspections to ensure health care providers and clinical laboratories are compliant with state and federal requirements. BOSC is looking to fill two (2) Health Care Facilities Office Surveyor - Independent positions. Using core knowledge of assigned discipline, you will perform desk reviews and plans of correction approval. Additional duties include:
- Reviews all survey documentation (e.g., inspection packages, electronic survey reports, plans of correction) for completeness and accuracy.
- Conducts informal dispute resolutions and administrative reviews.
- Prepares the federal certification and transmittal form and finalizes processing Medicare certification data using the federal electronic data systems software.
- Acts as preceptor for newer surveyors for assigned discipline and/or assists in training as assigned.
- Uploads certification kits and processes surveys, compiles, documents and records data.
- Prepares written reports, records and correspondence (e.g., informal dispute resolution reports).
- Researches special problems, evaluates data and recommends corrective action to supervisor as assigned.
- Participates in hearing preparations and hearings as member of survey team and/or testifies as expert witness in legal proceedings.
- Attends in-service training and conferences as assigned.
- Prepares and delivers speeches to community groups, providers, consumers and other agencies as directed.
- Participates in meetings with national, state and local agencies, advisory groups and organizations in the development of standards, policies and procedures related to assigned discipline.
- May be assigned on a temporary basis to perform field surveyor assignments.
OR
Certification, licensure, or registration commensurate with assigned discipline (i.e., registered nurse, or licensed dietician, or licensed social worker, or registered environmental health specialist, or licensed nursing home administrator, or licensed pharmacist, or licensed physical/occupational/speech therapist) AND 12 mos. exp. conducting inspections of LTC providers/suppliers &/or ACC providers AND Successful completion of federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) AND Able to provide own transportation.
Note: The job posting & official position description on file with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required licensure, certification, registration, or other professional credential & specialized body of knowledge necessary to perform the assigned duties of the position.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Bachelors or advanced degree in assigned discipline
- Experience reviewing survey packets or conducting informal dispute resolutions
- Experience conducting surveys/inspections of long-term care and non-long term care facilities, (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, ICF/IID, home health, ESRD, ambulatory surgical centers, rehabilitation agencies, hospice)
- Experience working as licensed health care professional in a long-term care or non-long term care facility (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, ICF/IID, home health, ESRD, ambulatory surgical centers, rehabilitation agencies, hospice)
- Experience and/or education in technical report writing
- Experience preparing and presenting technical presentations
- Experience working with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ASPEN Central Office)
- Experience providing training and orientation to new employees or cross training to established employees
Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Renewal of licensure/certification/registration pertinent to assigned discipline as mandated by Ohio Revised Code.
Unusual working conditions: May require travel, including some overnight stays.
Job Skills: Regulatory Compliance
Technical Skills: Interviewing, Investigation, Inspection Principles, Medical Terminology, Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Written Communication, Listening
Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date
May 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Public Health
Technical Skills
Inspection Principles, Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Investigation, Medical Terminology
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Listening, Written Communication, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Health Care Facilities Office Surveyor - Independent
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is “advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans”. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
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