CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR 2459
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF
THE CLASS
Under general direction, an
employee in this class has the overall responsibility for the administrative functions
of the Suffolk County Jail Medical Units (JMUs). Work entails administrative oversight and
coordination of all actions, preventive and therapeutic, taken to ensure the
physical well-being of the inmate population in the County’s correctional
facilities, including the quality and accessibility of medical services in
collaboration with personnel responsible for behavioral health, pharmacy, dental,
and ancillary services. The incumbent
exercises considerable independent judgment in the development and
implementation of programs and policies designed to improve the quality and
accessibility of health services provided to inmates. Administrative supervision is exercised over
all staff assigned to the JMUs. Work is
reviewed by an administrative supervisor in central office of the Division of
Patient Care Services within the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
(SCDHS). Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Coordinates the performance of all administrative
functions, including clerical operations, scheduling of staff and patients,
gathering of financial data, and other related services which are necessary and
available to maintain a coordinated system of health care delivery;
Coordinates with the Medical Director and the medical
staff regarding policies relating to patient care, such as the requirements for
clinical records and provision for initial and as-needed medical examinations
of all patients;
Develops operating policies and procedures for the JMUs,
in consultation with the SCDHS Division of Patient Care Services, and ensures
such policies and procedures are implemented;
Develops short-range and long-range goals as part of
a comprehensive plan for the JMUs and their role in the health care setting;
Oversees the hiring and scheduling of clinical and
support staff for the JMUs;
Evaluates complaints about the JMUs through continuous
quality improvement reviews, and may implement changes to address the cause of
the complaint;
Ensures compliance of JMU staff with SCDHS Division
of Patient Care Services policies and procedures;
Acts as liaison to internal and external agencies
such as the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, NYS Commission of Correction,
Suffolk County Courts, other County departments and divisions within the
Suffolk County Department of Health Services;
Maintains familiarity with all relevant local, state,
and national regulations and standards related to correctional health and
general medical care; ensures compliance with these regulations and standards;
Maintains familiarity with the JMUs’ budget and works
closely with budget staff in the Division of Patient Care Services regarding
same;
May function as the Responsible Health Authority of
the JMUs.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of Federal
and State laws, regulations, and policies relating to the provision of
correctional health services; thorough knowledge of efficient administrative
techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of OSHA guidelines; good
knowledge of current developments, literature, and sources of information
relating to the provision of health services; ability to engage in the
formulation and implementation of program proposals; ability to supervise and
coordinate the work of both professional and support staff in a manner conducive
to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with staff, department administrators, and
external agencies; ability to act as an effective representative of
the Department of Health Services; ability to maintain records and to prepare
comprehensive reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both
orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in a field
related to health care (e.g. medicine, dentistry, nursing, etc.), and six (6)
years of administrative experience in a hospital, nursing home, correctional
medical facility, or similar institution that provides health services.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment
and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a
valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
3/11/19
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive