Clinical Health Care Investigator pay range

What the state says the job is

The Medical Quality Assurance Commission conducts complex standard of care investigations of allopathic physicians and physician assistants in cases of alleged patient harm, practitioner impairment or other unprofessional conduct under the laws administered by the Medical Commission. This position conducts highly complex clinical investigations and compliance audits of active medical practices for the Commission in order to ensure the standard of care has been met and practitioners are in compliance with disciplinary orders.

Examples of the work

Using medical knowledge and clinical experience, the clinical investigator analyzes patient health records and electronic medical records to discern if patient care conforms to Commission treatment rules and standard of practice. Investigator determines the investigative plan, the types and numbers of medical records to gather and review other peer-review documents needed to ascertain whether the standard of care was met; Performs a research of patient records, develop case files, gather and preserve documentary or physical evidence; Conduct complex investigations of physicians and physician assistants to research alleged standard of care violations; In cases where there are multiple practit ...

Minimum qualifications

Five years of professional health care experience in a clinical setting as an allopathic or osteopathic physician, physician assistant, RN and/or ARNP.

Special requirements

Must hold an active license or be eligible to receive a license in one of the following professions: allopathic or osteopathic physician, physician assistant registered nurse (RN) or advance registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S.