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About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City s criminal justice reform efforts.
Job Description
Summary of position:
This full-time position reports to the Director of Data Management and Clinical Monitoring. The Administrative Coordinator liaises with hospital based forensic services and other agencies to coordinate the admissions and discharges of patients between jail-based facilities and forensic hospital settings. The coordinator will be involved in CPL 730 coordination through communicating 730 order transfer information to the facility mental health treatment teams. The coordinator will also be supporting forensic state hospital admissions and discharges by preparing medical records, speaking daily with admissions coordinators in the Office of Mental Health (OMH) facilities, and distributing relevant discharge information to jail based providers. The coordinator will support the Director of Data Management and Clinical Monitoring on projects related to special populations and treatment housing units, and may also participate in other tasks as requested by the CHS Clinical Service.
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaboration with OMH forensic admissions personnel to facilitate state hospital admissions and discharges.
- Preparation of medical records for patients transferring between state hospitals and CHS.
- Managing documentation required for infection control protocols between OMH and CHS.
- Sending daily report of state hospital admissions and discharges to mental health management teams including relevant incoming transfer records, medication lists, and infection control information.
- Maintaining a database of patients referred to treatment housing units and support communication regarding transfers into these units.
- Administrative support to the Director of Data Management and Clinical Monitoring on projects related to high risk and other populations on treatment housing units.
Qualification Requirements:
Education
- 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; or,
A Master s 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.
Department Preferences:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with community partners and other disciplines, including DOC staff;
- Data management experience.
- Experience coordinating with state and external agencies.
- Familiarity with the NYC criminal justice system.
- Familiarity with electronic health records.
- Familiarity with Microsoft office suite
Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling; and
2. Two (2) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, one (1) year 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 two (2) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
3. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines listed in 1 above; and
4. Three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in 2 above, including two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations, as listed in 2 above; or
5. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Note: Certification or licensure may be required.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition
If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.
NYC 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