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City of Chicago Medical Administrator - Office of Public Safety Administration in Chicago, Illinois
412047BR
Auto req ID:
412047BR
Company:
City of Chicago
Job Code:
Medic Medical
Job Description:
Under direction, manages the Office of Public Safety Administration’s (OPSA) Medical Services Section, supervising a team of clinical case managers and support staff engaged in the administrative case review and assessment of medical files, records, and psychological evaluations to assess and recommend fitness for duty, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manages medical case reviews and approves outside medical care and surgical procedure clearances for sworn members with On-Duty injuries
Develops and implements medical quality assurance standards
Monitors long-term disability cases and tracks Medical and Limited Duty leaves of absences and related payroll and other expenses recommending changes and improvements
Confers with the department’s Medical Director to address concerns regarding medical protocols, treatment, and other medical services provided to sworn members
Works with outside medical providers ensuring that health care service provisions are in accordance with departmental standards by evaluating contracted clinical operations and procedures and recommending new policies in the area of healthcare administration
Approves payment authorization for medical services rendered by outside providers
Develops medical and psychological case management concepts ensuring case managers are accountable for their assigned caseloads and their assessments of Limited Duty and Medical leaves of absence cases
Ensures proper recording and reporting of Medical and Limited Duty cases for adherence to OSHA regulations
Provides information regarding medical leaves to the Human Resources Division, relating to sworn members seeking promotion
Complies with the Police and Fire Department’s General Orders and policies and procedures for Medical Services
Works with other city agencies and Department units on matters pertaining to medical administration services
Represents OPSA Medical and testifies at hearings pertaining to disability pensions, medical grievances and medical arbitrations for sworn members
Testifies in court and at administrative proceedings as required
Assesses travel requests for feasibility and approves travel for sworn members on Medical leave
Participates in personnel hiring, budgeting and strategic planning
Oversees day to day operations of medical section and manages support staff
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Position Title:
Medical Administrator - Office of Public Safety Administration
Job Category:
Medical
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelors
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
LOCATION: Office of Public Safety Administration – Medical Section
ADDRESS: 3510 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City*:
Chicago
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or an approved foreign credential evaluation, plus three years nursing experience, of which two years are in a supervisory role relate to the responsibilities of the position.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S.
At the time of employment, positions must have obtained a valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation.
State*:
Illinois