MEDICAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 64054074 Date: Oct 3, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 838700 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: MEDICAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 64054074Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 64054074 Salary: $140,000 - $155,000 Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system. Our Mission – To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Our Values – Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE) This position serves as the Medical Director for FDOH-SJC and is responsible for the medical component of the public health programs provided at FDOH-SJC. Provides medical direction to the Health Officer and all professional health care staff involved in the provision of public health services. Provides comprehensive health services to children and adults for, including but not limited to, family planning, sexually transmitted infections, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing physical examination, making diagnosis, developing, and ordering treatments, medications, laboratory and radiological tests, multiple forms of contraceptive therapy (including IUDs, Nexplanon) and making referrals for specialty and emergency care as needed. In coordination with the Director of Nursing, develops, signs, and maintains current medical protocols and standard operating procedures for clinical staff. Assists with training as needed to clinical staff, to ensure all protocols and procedures are followed. Actively participates in performance improvement efforts and reviews patient records to assure quality health care provision and accurate documentation. Ensures documentation meets State and Local standards as applicable. Coordinates patient care activities and follow-up with involved staff to ensure continuity of care for all clients. Works in various programmatic areas within scope of agency policies and protocols, State and Federal guidelines and federal, state and local programmatic requirements. Provides consultation to all professional health care staff involved in the provision of public health services. In coordination with the Nursing Director and the Nurse Supervisor, coordinates the efficient and effective provision of clinical services by monitoring clinic processes to optimize efficiency. Works with all staff to ensure maximum productivity and efficient operations in all clinics. Identifies issues and works with staff to propose, develop and implement solutions. Works to promote and expand the number of clinical services provided in within FDOH-SJC. Serves as the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Enrollee of records, Laboratory Director, and HIPAA Reviewing Officer. Ensures that VFC programmatic requirements are met, as well as all applicable CLIA standards. Serves as Medical Director of all Special Needs Shelters in St. Johns County. Perform other duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of developing administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of public health significance, prevention of diseases of environmental origin, prevention of injuries and promotion of healthy behaviors.
Skill in monitoring, investigating, and diagnosing health status to identify and treat health problems.
Ability to perform compete physical appraisals of clients.
Ability to manage the care of clients.
Ability to work with clients having a variety of physical problems and diagnosis.
Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
Ability to administer prescribed medications.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to apply critical thinking with judgement in decision making.
Qualifications:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Licensure as a physician in accordance with Chapter 458 or 459 Florida Statutes, DEA Licensure, current CPR/BLS certified or able to secure within six months of employment.
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Working hours: (A) Daily from8:00to5:00(B) Total hours in workweek40(C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)
Agency Use Only –
Check those that apply: Uniform Allowance CJIP Bond Indicator Drug Screening Re-screening
Security Check: No security screen required Background investigation required Background & fingerprint required Fingerprint investigation required Access to abuse records Caretaker Financial Law enforcement Management Sensitive Agency Security Check
Other :
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
ST Johns County Health Department
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Location: ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084 Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville