Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to conducting investigations involving the enforcement of laws such as the Medical Practice Act, the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, and the State Dental Act, or insuring that licensed physicians and other professionals placed on probation or post-probation are in compliance with the terms of the probation.

Typical Functions

• Organizes and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected violations of medical and dental laws, rules and regulations, including allegations of malpractice, gross negligence, incompetence, abuse, misuse or diversion of prescription drugs, fraud, and other professional misconduct; may exercise the general powers of a peace officer and be required to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.

• Obtains information and gathers facts by conducting interviews with principles, complainants, witnesses and other sources; obtains biological fluid samples and other evidence and maintains evidentiary chain of custody; evaluates findings of investigations; prepares reports and recommendations for consideration in administrative hearings or legal action; provides testimony in such actions as required.

• Assists physicians and other persons placed on official probation; monitors activities of persons on probation or in post-probation status or under voluntary supervision; submits probationary reports; assists dysfunctional professionals in locating, or entering into, appropriate rehabilitation programs; reviews existing programs for appropriateness.

• Conducts pharmacy surveys and inspections and develops evidence pertaining to the excessive, illegal or inappropriate prescription of controlled dangerous substances by persons under investigation.

• Serves legal documents such as citations and subpoenas; retrieves revoked or suspended licenses; interviews applicants for licensure in furtherance of licensing requirements.

• Works with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as needed, on investigations; represents the agency before meetings of professional organizations, seminars, and training programs.

Level Descriptor

This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for insuring that licensed physicians and other professionals placed on probation or post-probation are in compliance with the terms of probation and applicable laws, rules and regulations. In this role they will review compliance of the probationer with the stipulations and terms of probation, assess adjustment to probationary status, evaluate the status of the professional in regards to returning to active status, and perform other related duties.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional-level experience in social work, law enforcement, probation and parole, nursing, pharmacology or medical records supervision for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques; of state and federal laws pertaining to narcotics and dangerous drugs; of laws and court decisions concerning invasion of privacy and search, seizure and arrest; of the scope, application and interpretation of laws and regulations relating to investigating records, reports and other documents; of laws and regulations relating to investigating, interviewing and interrogating witnesses, suspects and informants; of firearm safety practices; of the control distribution and appropriate usage of schedule drugs from manufacturers to consumers; of the theory and techniques of substance abuse and recovery; of public and private services available to persons placed on probation; of laws and rules governing probation; of interventions and confrontation techniques; and of public relations principles. Ability is required to conduct several investigations simultaneously; to present clear and accurate court testimony; to maintain a chain of custody over evidence collected; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to obtain biological fluid samples; to conduct all types of investigations involving the profession for which responsibilities are assigned; to organize and present substance abuse training; and to work in avoidance of hostile actions.

Special Requirements

The Department of Veteran Affairs may require some positions to have possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and/or possession of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Drivers License at the time of appointment. ## The Department of Veterans Affairs may require current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Applicant must have current CLEET peace officer certification or within first twelve months of hire date, successfully complete all requirements to become a certified peace officer as required by 59 O.S. 1989, Section 512

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.