SUPERVISING MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 2643

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs highly responsible administrative, supervisory and program management duties associated with the development, implementation and monitoring of health related programs. Supervision may be exercised over Senior Medical Services Specialists and Medical Services Specialists. In the absence of such supervisory responsibilities, a position in this class is distinguished from a senior level position in that the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development of new programs in addition to policy and procedures for new and existing programs. The incumbent also assumes responsibility for developing a provider network for health related programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Division Administrator of Social Services or other high-level administrator. Performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Schedules and supervises the work of Senior Medical Services Specialists, Medical Services Specialists, Caseworkers, paraprofessionals and/or clerical staff;

Develops Provider Referral Services by outreach efforts to medical providers, agency personnel, clients and community groups to assure that medical needs of clients are met;

Trains hospital personnel and private physicians' office staffs in the administration of health plan services such as the Perinatal Rotation Plan (PRP), or medical home care services;

Develops ongoing procedures for the provision of services including procedures for the state requirements in the administration of Medical Assistance programs such as developing an outreach advisory council;

Conducts individual and group conferences with staff for assigning work as well as providing training, guidance or development of staff skill;

Handles difficult cases or emergencies as necessary and supervises staff to assure that the proper level of care and medical needs of clients are identified;

Collects unit data and prepares regular and special reports on caseloads, workloads, staffing, budgeting records, etc.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws affecting social welfare, medical and health programs, thorough knowledge of the procedures used in medical diagnosis and treatment; thorough knowledge of the medical terminology used by physicians and other medical personnel; thorough knowledge of the community, its resources and its health needs; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical professionals, agency personnel and members of the community; 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 Bachelor's or a Master's Degree in Nursing or other health or human services field, plus six (6) years of experience as a registered professional nurse in home health care and/or the review of health care services for medical necessity including at least four (4) years of home health care experience or in the administration or supervision of preventive health care programs which was gained within the last ten (10) years.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Senior Medical Services Specialist.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

a) At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a Registered Nurse's license issued by the State of New York.

b) Employees must also possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R05/15/06

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15