Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $223510 to $223510 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State AND
certification by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical
Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty
Current Medical Specialist 2
OR
Eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title
deemed comparable to Medical Specialist 2, by the Department of Civil
Service
Duties Description The medical specialist is responsible for monitoring and improving the level of care provided and help reduce operating costs of the Brooklyn DDSOO over time. The Medical Specialist will be responsible for Individuals care, clinical outcomes, and the implementation and oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program. Additionally, successful medical specialist will work closely with the executive management team to implement strategies that enhance Individual care and improve the medical practice. The Medical Specialist will report to the Director of State Operations.
Responsibilities for Medical Specialist
• Work directly with providers to educate them on OPWDD’s care process and determine what can be done to improve overall care and quality of Individuals with IDD.
• Act as the medical expert in dealings with vendors and non-medical facilities that work within the organization
• Manage the number of activities related to the delivery of medical care and clinical services such as cost management, utilization review, quality assurance, and medical protocol development
• Participate in various executive/administrative and clinical staff meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to participants, medical staff and employees
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors
• Oversee the activities of DDSOO physicians, including the recruiting and evaluation processes
• Be an active member of the DDSOO’s Incident Review Committee and Human Rights Committee, Directorate Committee
• Be knowledgeable in performance improvement methods needed to support Individuals in the DDSOO.
• Administratively oversee medical activities in Article 16 clinic.
• Play an active role in the utilization, reviewing and analyzing EHR data in order to identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide input into prioritization of improvement opportunities on Health Services within the DDSOO.
• Assist facility in maintaining focus on systems and processes of care.
• Coach and mentor staff as needed to avoid focus on individual behavior over systems and processes.
• Participate in developing policies and procedures
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé to: Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
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