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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/01/15

Applications Due05/29/15

Vacancy ID20101

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleMedical Care Representative

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade19

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55126 to $70013 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 PM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Claims Bureau, Medical Malpractice Unit

120 Broadway

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications CURRENT NYS EMPLOYEES: Eligible for appointment from the Medical Care Representative list OR Eligible for 70.4 transfer by meeting the open competitive minimum qualifications (see Open Competitive Qualifications below), OR Eligible for reinstatement by having one year of permanent competitive service as a Medical Care Representative.

If you are NOT a current NYS Employee you must meet the Open Competitive qualifications:

You must have a current license, and be registered to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State. In addition, you must have had three years of registered nursing experience in the following areas: rehabilitation, medical/surgical, public health, community health, visiting nursing, occupational health, utilization review, or review of medical records from hospitals for appropriate ICD9 or 10/DRG/PAS/CPT* coding.

*International Classification of Diseases - 9th or 10th Volume/Diagnostic Related Groups/Products of Ambulatory Surgery/Current Procedural Terminology.

Substitution: A Nurse Practitioner License in any of the areas listed above, or certification as a certified coder, may be substituted for one year of the qualifying experience.

If you meet these qualifications, please complete Form OC-APP (Application for NYS Examinations Open to the Public) and submit it to Andrew Clancy at the address below. The form can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/announ/applications.cfm

Duties Description • Analyze and review notice of intention to file claims and potential claims for medical malpractice.

• Assist in preparation of answers or other responses to medical malpractice claims and complaints.

• Assist attorneys in the defense of medical malpractice cases.

• Draft memorandum that outlines the medical treatment rendered, to determine if appropriate care was rendered.

• Research medical topics or other literature searches relevant to the possible action.

• Assist attorneys and others on medical issues and on communication with medical staff and risk managers.

• Consult with other units in need of nursing expertise for their cases.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments $5,579.00 in geographic pay and $3,026.00 in location pay will be added to the salary listed.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Andrew Clancy

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7753

Email Address andrew.clancy@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Managment Bureau

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingPreferred method of applying is via e-mail. Please include vacancy ID #20101 in the subject line. Please be sure to include a cover letter and current resume.

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