Assistant Health Services Administrator

$115,651.54 / year

About the role

The Assistant Health Services Administrator (Assistant HSA) manages the facility's medical program activities and the administrative management of the facility's health care delivery system. Under direction of the Health Services Administrator, this position provides direction and leadership based on company goals, objectives, and in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards.

The successful candidate should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages the clinical services, administrative services, pharmacy, and medical support services for the facility.
• Communicates responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to direct reports.
• Analyzes health care and fiscal data and advises leadership on trends and indicators.
• Recommends changes to management on health care delivery procedures.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies.
• Maintains positive relations with outside groups such as hospitals, accrediting agencies, and public health officials and organizations.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of both long and short-term policies and plans for the health care delivery system.
• Supervises subordinate staff in the performance of their duties and evaluates as prescribed by company policy, including:
  • Training new employees and providing in-service training.
  • Mentoring and motivating staff, evaluating performance, and preparing written performance appraisals.
  • Listening to concerns and effectively resolving disputes or issues.
  • Taking corrective or disciplinary action.
  • Developing work schedules and approving leave requests.
• Ensures staff have required licensure, certifications, and insurance as needed.
• Monitors the overall health care budget and advises program managers, finance staff, and leadership of projected shortages and program adjustments needed.
• Coordinates and evaluates internal review systems to ensure clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with relevant standards.
• Conducts internal audits of processes and procedures.
• Prepares for and participates in external audits.
• Develops and monitors corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing or in a healthcare/business-related field is required.
• Advanced degree and current licensure in nursing or related healthcare field is preferred.
• Two (2) years relevant management experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of:
  • Correctional custody methods and techniques.
  • Pertinent facility rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Principles and practices of supervision and training.
  • Principles and practices of management.
  • Ability to apply the specialized principles and practices of health care management in directing a health care delivery system.
• A valid driver's license is required.

About CoreCivic

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Properties, and CoreCivic Community.

• CoreCivic Safety: We operate safe, secure facilities that provide high-quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.
• CoreCivic Properties: We offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to government and the people they serve.
• CoreCivic Community: We deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successfully reintegrate into society, and keep communities safe.

Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices, and more. Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training