MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 2455

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Directs general medical care and treatment of physically ill patients at the County Home and Infirmary and acts as medical consultant to the medical services program of the Department of Social Services. Under direction, an employee in this class is responsible for the program of medical services for the patients and inmates at a County institution for the aged. In addition, the employee participates in the medical program of the Department of Social Services by reviewing requests for and cost of treatment provided by private physicians to clients. Supervision is exercised over medical, nursing, technical and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior who reviews, through conferences, the adequacy of the medical program at the institution and at the Department of Social Services, and for adherence to departmental and State rules and regulations concerning medical authorizations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises medical and nursing services at a County institution to provide efficient and adequate medical coverage for all patients and inmates;

Makes recommendations on methods and procedures to improve medical care;

Establishes and implements approved policies;

Examines patients and diagnoses causes of illness or injury, prescribes or administers treatment and issues instructions on required nursing care;

Consults with other physicians and with relatives of patients regarding treatment and care;

Makes referrals to specialists as indicated by the condition of patients;

Reviews requests for authorizations of treatment submitted by private physicians of welfare clients;

Reviews, consults and advises on individual cases with Medical Social Workers and Caseworkers.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine; thorough knowledge of medical facilities and resources available in the community; thorough knowledge of geriatrics and institutional health problems; skill in diagnosing and treating illnesses; ability to plan and supervise a medical program for patients and inmates of the County institution for the aged; 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; five (5) years of practice as a physician.

R7/6/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive