ASSISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 2454

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Assists in the direction of general medical care and treatment of physically ill patients at the Suffolk Nursing Home. Under direction, an employee in this class is responsible for directing the program of medical services for the patients at a county institution for the chronically ill. Supervision is exercised over medical, nursing and technical personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of the Medical Services Director who reviews work through conferences and observation. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans and supervises medical and nursing services at a county institution to provide efficient and adequate medical coverage for all patients;

Examines patients, diagnoses illness and prescribes treatment;

Refers patients to specialists when condition of patient requires specialized medical care;

Informs relatives of the condition and planned treatment of patients;

Reviews requests for authorization of treatment submitted by private physicians of welfare clients and determines whether they are within department policy and established State standards;

Confers with Caseworkers on individual cases.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine; thorough knowledge of geriatrics and institutional health programs; thorough knowledge of recognized treatment programs for the chronically ill; ability to administer the program of a large institution smoothly and efficiently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, County officials and other physicians; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and; three years of experience in the practice of medicine.

R11/17/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive