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Investigator 3
| Company | Oregon State Government |
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| Location | Portland, OR, USA |
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| Salary | $5066 – $7774 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included fact finding; collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; examining records; locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations; and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court.
- Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation, insurance investigation, investigative trial support, or financial fraud investigation.
- College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Accounting or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
- This position requires that you maintain a valid state driver’s license and obtain and maintain CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate complainants to determine potential violations of the Medical Practice Act, develop investigative leads, identify witnesses, recognize evidence, and develop case management strategies.
- Conduct detailed investigations of alleged violations of the Medical Practice Act and/or the Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Educate Licensees and attorneys on the investigative process. Remain in contact with Licensees and attorneys to update the status of the case.
- Interview complainant, locate and interview witnesses, conduct follow-up with physicians, nurses and other professional persons.
- Collect and examine all available medical records which may have a bearing on the complaint.
- Collect evidence in oral, written or physical form to be used in Board hearings or court procedures. Safeguard evidence to prevent loss or destruction.
- In the occasion of hearings or court proceedings, prepare case for disclosure, present testimony, coordinate with Department of Justice and introduce evidence.
- Prepare investigative case for Board review.
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive summaries of field investigations, testimony and laboratory analysis.
- Monitor and communicate with licensees under Board orders, agreements or limitations.
- During a hearing, ensure that investigative cases are accurate, review affidavits for validity, and coordinate with staff to present case.
- Work closely with assistant attorney general (AAG) or other consultants to determine steps necessary to prepare and present cases.
- Attend board meetings and be prepared to discuss cases or respond to questions by the Board.
- Contact point for hearings and courts proceedings regarding conducted investigations.
- Work closely with the Licensing Unit of the Board to evaluate issues brought forth during initial application, reactivation, and/or renewal. Respond to Licensees, persons involved in the healthcare industry, and the public via phone and email regarding questions they may have about making a complaint against a licensee or other questions that may fall within the purview of the Investigations Section of the Board.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference may be given to applicants who have a variety of experience within investigative disciplines such as law enforcement (e.g. detective, narcotics investigator), administrative, medical care, civil, personnel, internal affairs, etc.
