Administrative Penalty Analyst

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by conducting administrative reviews of facilities to ensure compliance with state medical information privacy laws and preparing Administrative Penalties for issuance. The Staff Services Analyst (SSA) conducts surveys and prepares Statements of Deficiencies. The SSA maintains adequate documentation, performs general analytical responsibilities including moderately complex data analysis, and assists Special Investigators within the Section. Requires statewide travel, up to 10% percent of the time, and overnight stay.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Take the Staff Services Analyst Exam.
2. Apply for the Staff Services Analyst position through the CalCareers portal.
3. Required Application Package Documents:
   1. State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678)
   2. Supplemental Questionnaire (See instructions in CalCareers)
   3.  Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.