Medical Services Specialist (Registered Nurse)
Company: Suffolk County
Location: Ronkonkoma
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
An employee in this class completes medical and social
assessments to determine the needs of potential home care and/or
long-term home health care clients. The employee may authorize
specific hours of personal care services and monitor quality of
home care services rendered to eligible Medical Assistance clients
or assist vulnerable populations in locating the appropriate care.
The incumbent is expected to exercise independent initiative and
judgment. Work is performed under general supervision and is
reviewed by a professional or administrative superior through
conferences and reports for conformance to departmental
regulations. *Does related work as required. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY
HERE To be considered for the Medical Services Specialist role,
candidates must proceed to the following link:
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx
Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a
list of all exams. NOTE: The exam is "Medical Services Specialist"
Please Proceed As Follows: Locate at the top right side of the site
in the blue area , "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your
Profile" In the same blue area you must select "Click here to
create a Civil Service User ID" Complete all questions and proceed
as requested Medical Services Specialist Position Details KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES : : Performs medical case management functions in
accordance with established policies and procedures; Reviews
medical reports to determine the nature of medical care requested,
its appropriateness, comprehensiveness and continuity; Recommends
special and complex items of medical care and services in
conformity with established departmental policies and procedures;
Identifies and compiles information on individuals unable to obtain
an appropriate level of care; May work closely with hospital
discharge planners; Establishes and maintains close contact with
physicians and allied professional personnel; informs them of new
and revised policies and procedures of the department; Reviews and
makes recommendations for revisions of medical policies and
procedures as they relate to home care in accordance with the
changing needs of overall medical treatment plans; Makes on-site
visits to providers to insure compliance with departmental policy,
state regulations and the law; May represent the agency at Fair
Hearings or Legislative Meetings. Benefits For You Now And Your
Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health
insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based
on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off
for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for
a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life
Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need
for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a
good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a
combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them
an attractive option for many job seekers. Salary: $100,772 *This
position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
Sponsorship is not available for this role OPEN COMPETITIVE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's
or Master's Degree in Nursing or other health or human services
field, Plus two (2) years of experience as a registered
professional nurse in home health care and/or the review of home
health care services for medical necessity or in the delivery of
preventive health care services. Experience must have been gained
within the last ten (10) years. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT At
the time of appointment and during employment in this title,
employees must possess a Registered Nurse's license issued by the
State of New York. Employees must also possess and maintain a valid
license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. . Suffolk
County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is
to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and
inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our
responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best
practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion
trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants
or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national
origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated
without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally
protected status.
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