Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job DescriptionPurpose of Position: This class of positions encompasses supervisory or administrative work of varying degrees of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment as follows:
- For the activities of professional and non-professional staff in delivering a health therapy program and support services including physical, occupational, inhalation specialties, radiological, laboratory, emergency, and ambulatory care services, medical utilization review, and quality assurance. Coordinates rehabilitation services as indicated so as to integrate these programs with other healthcare setting programs to maximize patient treatment and recovery. Coordinates supervises, and monitors medical utilization review and/or quality assurance programs for the health care settings.
- For planning, controlling, coordinating administrative and office operations, and interpreting compliance with predetermined standards for quality care in a variety of organizational settings and modalities in the delivery of business, office, and management support systems. Integrates, and coordinates these programs, operations, functions, and services with other healthcare settings and Central Office sectors to optimal levels of performance in the administration and supervision of such functional activities.
Essential Job Functions:Assignment Level A Under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment performs some of the following functions:
- Consult with medical and professional staff of other departments and staff from associated healthcare fields to plan and coordinate joint patient and management objectives. Acts as a liaison between the Department of Medical Services and other administrative divisions.
- Provides administrative supervision for a program of comprehensive health service of professional and nonprofessional staff involving therapists, counselors, and related health personnel.
- Plans, develops and may conduct training programs to maintain proficiency of staff and use of new equipment and methods.
- Allocates staff on the basis of workload, space, and available equipment.
- Participates in budgetary planning, reviews operating costs, performs cost studies, and prepares department budgets.
- May supervise studies related to the service/program and analyze modifications and development of systems and procedures to improve departmental operations. Makes recommendations and implements.
- Coordinates research projects and conducts special studies to evaluate various rehabilitative programs in the department and within the overall objective of the department
Minimum Qualifications1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling, and three (3) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, two (2) years of which included experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in such occupations as physical, occupational, inhalation, speech and audiology therapy or as Medical/Laboratory Technologist, Microbiologist (various specialties), Chemist (biochemist), Radiation and X-Ray Technician or three (3) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. 2. A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed in (1), and two (2) years of full-time experience as listed in (1), plus one (1) year experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations as listed in (1); or, 3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Note: Certification or licensure may be required.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs