ASSISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES BUREAU DIRECTOR 2647

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in directing the activities of diverse units within the Medical Services Bureau of the Department of Social Services engaged in the scheduling, evaluation and management of cases of Medicaid recipients authorized to receive services through programs mandated by the New York State Department of Health. The incumbent is responsible for implementing departmental policies within the assigned program areas: Personal Care Services, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance, Limited License Home Care Services, Medicaid Approved Assisted Living Facilities, and other health related programs. The emphasis of the position is on planning and supervising the work of units containing health care professional, supervisory, paraprofessional, and clerical personnel. The incumbent is expected to use considerable independent judgment and initiative in the direction and formulation of program policies within the framework of Federal, State and local rules and regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Medical Services Bureau Director and is reviewed through consultation, periodic conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Participates in the direction and supervision of program activities within the Medical Services Bureau;

Assists in the coordination and supervision of administrative and support services in the Bureau, including training programs, monitoring and reporting procedures, and budgetary preparation;

Assists in the coordination and supervision of administrative and support personnel, including health care professionals, supervisory, paraprofessional and clerical personnel providing the delivery of a variety of services;

Meets with representatives of other agencies and organizations to coordinate Medical Assistance related programs, and to ensure medical needs of clients are met;

Reviews and applies regulations and directives based on Federal, State and departmental regulations governing various medical assistance programs;

Plans and implements necessary program policies and procedures to be followed by staff;

Reviews record-keeping and information retrieval systems and makes recommendations to facilitate analysis of recipient utilization of program services;

Prepares periodic reports for departmental administrators and New York State on the operation of the unit.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough 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 subordinate 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 Master’s Degree in Nursing or Public Health, and seven (7) 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 five (5) years of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or preventive health care programs.

NOTE: Experience must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Supervising 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.

1/1/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15