What are the responsibilities and job description for the CANCER CARE CMS position at City of New York?
Please note the work location will be 1688 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a Per-Diem City Medical Specialist in the Bureau of Health Services (BHS), within World Trade Center Health Program located at the Staten Island. Reporting directly to WTC Cancer Supervisor the successful candidate will: Manage treatment plans and provide treatment for WTC certified medical conditions to active and retired FDNY members enrolled in the WTC Health program. The practitioner will prescribe, and monitor, medications for members with WTC certified medical conditions utilizing an approved pharmaceutical roster. Provide WTC medical monitor screening evaluations and track screening outcomes, ensuring that members are provided screening information and given appropriate authorizations for screening evaluations. Enable timely certification of medically associated conditions and maintain patient/member's WTC records. Perform quality review on WTC health program and ensure that the medical data collected at each visit, including testing done at external facilities are incorporated into the electronic medical record. Coordinate WTC health care for members working with subspecialists within the FDNY and external providers. Using the electronic authorization program, the practitioner can send members to designated external providers for treatment of their WTC medical condition. Maintain patient/member's WTC records.
CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PART- - 53040
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:
Preferred Skills Valid Board Certification in appropriate specialty. At least one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $92.08 – $98.61
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a Per-Diem City Medical Specialist in the Bureau of Health Services (BHS), within World Trade Center Health Program located at the Staten Island. Reporting directly to WTC Cancer Supervisor the successful candidate will: Manage treatment plans and provide treatment for WTC certified medical conditions to active and retired FDNY members enrolled in the WTC Health program. The practitioner will prescribe, and monitor, medications for members with WTC certified medical conditions utilizing an approved pharmaceutical roster. Provide WTC medical monitor screening evaluations and track screening outcomes, ensuring that members are provided screening information and given appropriate authorizations for screening evaluations. Enable timely certification of medically associated conditions and maintain patient/member's WTC records. Perform quality review on WTC health program and ensure that the medical data collected at each visit, including testing done at external facilities are incorporated into the electronic medical record. Coordinate WTC health care for members working with subspecialists within the FDNY and external providers. Using the electronic authorization program, the practitioner can send members to designated external providers for treatment of their WTC medical condition. Maintain patient/member's WTC records.
CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PART- - 53040
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:
- Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or
- Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:
- A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
- A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree; and
- At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.
- A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
- Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
- Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and
- Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Preferred Skills Valid Board Certification in appropriate specialty. At least one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $92.08 – $98.61
Salary : $92 - $99