Senior Hospital Care Investigator

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M, with rotating weekends and holidays (35 hours)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises a unit engaged in medical assistance, investigation activities, assigning and controlling the flow of work, training and advising subordinates in difficult matters, evaluating staff and recommending appropriate personnel action when indicated.
• Reviews case records and/or recommendations for approval or denial and for appropriateness of category of assistance.
• Authorizes or denies medical assistance for inpatient care and determines eligibility for other medical assistance.
• May conduct special or emergency investigations, or investigations of a more difficult or complex nature.
• Interprets departmental, City, State and Federal rules and regulations for the unit staff.
• Maintains statistical records and prepares status reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of service as a Hospital Care Investigator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commute Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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