Employment Opportunities
Investigator - Eastern Region
This position is responsible for the investigation of complaints and other inquiries made to the North Carolina Medical Board that will ensure the proper regulation of the practice of medicine in North Carolina as mandated by the North Carolina Medical Practice Act.
Responsibilities
Investigate complaints by locating and interviewing licensees, witnesses and other health care professionals in a timely and detailed manner.
Identify and pursue investigative leads and other information in a timely manner.
Examine, analyze and interpret medical, business, personal and public records and documents to determine facts and verify authenticity.
Organize, manage and investigate cases in an effective and efficient manner in order to produce proper outcomes.
Write professional documents in the form of correspondence and reports for presentation to the Board.
Prepare timely, accurate and complete reports documenting all areas of investigative activity and maintain compliance with administrative directives and guidelines.
Obtain civil and criminal records from courthouses and documents from law enforcement agencies.
Perform pharmacy audits, prescription surveys, licensee drug screens when appropriate.
Perform Advanced Practice Provider site checks to ensure accountability and adherence to applicable requirements, rules and regulations.
Prepare and serve subpoenas and orders to include Board, Legal and staff directives. These include obtaining inactivations, surrenders and other relevant information in support of the litigation and investigation of cases.
Exhibit knowledge of the North Carolina Medical Practice Act, North Carolina Medical Board Position Statements, and other rules and regulations governing the practice of medicine by Board licensees.
Monitor and report compliance and non-compliance by licensees that are practicing under Consent Orders.
Conduct joint investigations, when appropriate, with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Develop contacts and resources with other state and federal investigative, regulatory and licensing agencies.
Provide pre-hearing support to Board attorneys and attend Board hearings as needed.
Attend board meetings, present, testify and report investigative findings in an objective and professional manner to the Disciplinary Committee and Investigative Interview Panels.
Obtain continuing education in the field of regulatory investigation.
Skills
Proficient with all technology and software utilized by the Board.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize a caseload and work within established deadlines.
Possess planning, organization and analytical skills.
Exhibit attention to detail and accuracy.
Communicate well with personnel at all levels.
Use initiative and exhibit integrity and character.
Possess a valid North Carolina Driver License and have reliable transportation.
Ability to travel as needed.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Candidates must have at least five years of experience in conducting investigations.
Location
The ideal candidate will need their homebased office to be located in Chatham, Durham or Orange Counties.