JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Medical Section

Number of Vacancies: 1

Starting Salary: $135,384.00

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

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.

LOCATION: Office of Public Safety Administration - Medical Section

ADDRESS: 3510 S Michigan Ave

SHIFT: Monday through Friday

HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

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.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

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 of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on May 6, 2024.