Jurisdictional
Class: Non-Competitive
Adopted: 10/20/05, 11/5/07
Revised:
6/25/08; 1/22/09; 4/22/10
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS:
The
work involves responsibility for providing medical consultation and advice to
the Director of Public Health and oversees the Medical Directors. The incumbent evaluates medical services,
advises regarding protocols, policies and procedures, and consults with
physicians and other practitioners providing direct services. The incumbent may provide direct medical
care. The work is performed under
administrative supervision of the Public Health Director with leeway allowed
for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the
work. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Evaluates clinical care provided through chart review and
direct observation of clinical staff;
Advises clinical staff regarding medical issues and provides
direction in formulating medical policy/procedure which may include patient
care plans;
Signs standing medical orders for the Health Department;
Provides advice and recommendations to Medical Directors and
the administrator, i.e., Director of Public Health, Director of Patient
Services, Deputy Director of Public Health, regarding procedures in accordance
with standard medical operating procedures;
Reviews Medicaid disability determination with Director of
Social Services;
May serve as Medical Director of health department
program(s);
Collaborates, advises and oversees the work of subordinate
staff in accordance with written practice agreements and written practice
protocols;
Remains current through participation in educational
programs/seminars and literature review;
May perform physical examination and/or provides other
direct medical care, including signing patients’ specific orders;
Reports
orally and in writing to the Director of Public Health and public officials as
required;
Monitors
and evaluates disease statistics and trends;
May Act as Medical Director for
Programs within the Department;
May provide required consultation for practitioners working
in the clinical setting.
MEDICAL ADVISOR
2
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology;
Good knowledge of federal, state and local public health
laws and regulations relating to clinical practice;
Ability to understand and interpret complex oral
instructions and /or written directions;
Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files;
Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and
reports;
Ability
to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes for improvement;
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability
to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession
of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State
and five (5) years prior work experience as a licensed physician:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession
of a valid