Overview
Job Description and Duties
THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. This vacancy is being advertised in Contra Costa County and Sacramento County. The position’s headquarters will be in the county nearest to the selected candidate’s residence. Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Orange, Riverside, Sonoma, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Ventura, Los Angeles.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving in a supervisory capacity and supervises Medical Records Consultants, Occupational Therapy Consultants, Nurse Consultant II’s, Nurse Consultant III’s and Medical Consultant I’s in the Center. Provides consultation on medical and clinical issues in all health facilities; provides technical and professional guidance to all medical, therapy, and medical records consultants in the field, to providers, medical societies and health care organizations, and technical advisory committees; participates in the implementation and interpretation of the state and federal laws, the formulation of state laws, regulations and policies and procedures for the Center; develops and presents clinical training for field staff; and performs other duties as required. The job will require periodic travel within California and other states, up to 40% of time.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager III (SSM III).
A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200 and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
About California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
