Medical Board Investigator at State of Vermont

Overview Conducts confidential investigations of allegations of unprofessional conduct on the part of health care professionals licensed by the Board of Medical Practice (Physicians Podiatrists Physician Assistants and residents who hold limited training licenses) or certified by the Board (Anesthesiologist Assistants and Radiologist Assistants). Allegations in complaints may include patient abuse unlicensed medical practice improper or inadequate medical record keeping substance abuse or drug diversion unsafe or inadequate care and many other forms of unprofessional conduct.Investigators must interview witnesses examine records and documents collect evidence participate in analysis of evidence with Board members and other staff and testify in depositions and contested case cases that lead to criminal charges investigators will be required to collaborate with criminal law authorities assist prosecuting attorneys in trial preparation and strategy conduct warranted searches draft affidavits and testify in court. Other examples of work include supporting the licensing process by gathering information and performing perform background investigations on prospective licensees and conducting outreach activities to the licensed community by participating in training events/panels for licensees. Perform related duties as required.Who May Apply This position Medical Board Investigator (Job Requisition #53898) is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position please contact Ron Hunt at .Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.Environmental Factors Work is performed remotely in the field or in a standard office setting. Incumbent must be able to work irregular hours in the field as needed. Some evening and weekend work and out-of-state travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to conduct interviews under difficult circumstances. They may interview hospital and office staff who may be reluctant to offer information that could be damaging to the medical professionals who supervise and/or employ them and may interview witnesses who are emotional or reluctant to share information about private medical matters. Strong adversarial opinions and stress may be encountered during investigations. Incumbent may be required to do field work in locations that can present personal security threats. Examples of risks encountered in the past include approaching the home of a licensee known to possess weapons and suspected of mental instability; looking for homeless witnesses on the streets in areas frequented by drug abusers.Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more at or above a technical level in investigatory law enforcement paralegal or criminal justice work.ORAssociates degree or higher OR two years or more of full-time college coursework in law enforcement criminal justice or paralegal studies AND three (3) years or more at or above a technical level in investigatory law enforcement paralegal or criminal justice work.Special Requirements Current certification as a full-time law enforcement officer by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council.This position is Group C retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57.Total Compensation As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their familiesWork/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave planState Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) planTuition ReimbursementFlexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accountsLow cost group life insuranceIncentive-based Wellness ProgramQualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramWant the specifics Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service membership in an employee organization family medical history or genetic information or family or parental status. The States employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden. Key Skills Epidemiology,Public Health,Bank Secrecy Act,Bioinformatics,Fraud,Genetics,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1