HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR - MDC

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.

Department: MDC - Medical
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
The Health Services Administrator (HSA) is the chief administrative manager of the on-site health services department. The HSA is accountable for the delivery of contract services and ensuring compliance. In addition to managing the site budget, the HSA constructs and supervises an annual operational plan. The HSA is responsible for developing and maintaining positive, professional, collaborative relationships with clients (warden, supervisor, and/or equivalent client role) and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ensure quality of care, cost effectiveness, and optimal performance of personnel. Ensure operations are efficient, effective, and compliant with applicable federal, state, and county regulations, and applicable Corrections Medicine Healthcare standards including the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) and the American Correctional Association (ACA). In addition, the MDC operates under the McClendon Settlement Agreement requiring additional quality, staffing and regulatory compliance measures. Ensure adherence to Hospitals' and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:
* LEADERSHIP - Works with Physician and Nurse Dyads to manage the healthcare delivery system and coordinates with the other functions within the institution
* FINANCE - Manages the budget and financial performance of the site; submits timely and accurate reports
* OPERATIONS - Develops and/or supervises the facility operational plan; directs the activities of the assigned staff.
* STAFFING - Manages labor ensuring the site is staffed according to contractual commitments and supervises assigned staff scheduling
* COMPLIANCE - Ensures site utilization and compliance with applicable client systems and applications
* COMPLIANCE - Secure and Maintain Accreditation/inspections (i.e., PREA, ACA, NCCHC, etc.) at a time specified by management for the facility; ensure site compliance with correctional and UNMH policies and procedures
* COMMITTEES - Coordinates the Medical Audit Committee and facilitates the monthly meetings; attends other meetings as required
* COORDINATE - Coordinates with UNMH leaders and other external providers the delivery of services at hospitals or other external health services locations outside the institution
* SAFETY - Adheres to and enforces all safety and security policies and procedures
* ACTION PLANS - May ensure CAPs (Corrective Action Plans) are completed accurately and timely for submission
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* SUPERVISION - Works with Physician & Nurse Dyads to develop efficient organizational structure, supervise assigned employees - select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives

Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
5 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
Not Applicable/None Required

Credentials:
Essential:
* MDC CLEARANCE
Nonessential:
* Not Applicable/Not Required

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals