Medical Program Administrator - North County Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Job description

A Medical Program Administrator is needed in the North County Opioid Treatment Program, operated by Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene. Medical Program Administrator plans, directs, and coordinates the medical aspects of the Opioid Treatment Clinics. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (6AM - 2PM), Tuesday-Saturday (6AM - 2PM) or Flexible between 6AM -2PM. Key Elements Of The Role: · Review medical history, examines patients, orders tests, evaluates patient and makes diagnosis, discuss results, administer treatments, prescribe medications, conducts follow up exams, records information, diagnosis, prescription, treatments and patient response to treatment. · Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues. · Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health. · Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities. · Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration. Refer patients to medical specialists as appropriate. · Directs and supe...