Health Services Administrator Jobs

Facility: ALABAMA BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLES PREP CENTER (AL)

Pay: $100,000.00 annually

Bonus (if Applicable)

Shift

Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

• Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Flexible spending account
• Paid time off • Paid holidays • 401(k)
• 401(k) matching • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance
• Employee discount • Employee assistance program • Pet insurance
• Health savings account • Tuition Reimbursement • Reduced tuition rates
• Disability Insurance • Paid training • Other benefits available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role will work on site at our facility in Uniontown (Perry County)

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

Summary

The Health Services Administrator manages and evaluates all facility health service activities based on company, contractual, and healthcare policies and procedures, goals, and objectives. Implements all contractually required healthcare services. Manages department budget and seeks to improve the operational efficiencies of the facility's health service program. In addition, the Health Services Administrator functions as a liaison between facility staff, contracting agency, and compliance agencies on healthcare-related matters.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Health Services Administrator utilizes established policies and procedures in making decisions, but also uses sound independent judgment performing the duties of the position.
• Directs the work of other employees and contract providers. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating performance, employee training, promoting, and disciplinary action including termination.
• Ensures proper accreditation of the medical program is attained for NCCHC, ACA and/or TJC as required by the client.
• Responds to all inquiries and requests for information related to the health services unit.
• The Health Services Administrator completes and submits regular operational reports to include Client reports as required.
• The Health Services Administrator participates in obtaining outside vendors for ancillary healthcare services.
• The Health Services Administrator ensures adequate staffing to meet the healthcare needs of the detainees/inmates.
• Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers, and outside provider agencies.
• Ensures appropriate licensure of all healthcare personnel.
• Identifies and tracks budgetary expenses of the health services unit.
• The Health Services Administrator manages the overall operations of a facility's healthcare operations.
• Attends outside educational seminars as needed.
• Works in unison with facility, regional, and corporate management to ensure the healthcare needs of the facility are consistently being met and are in compliance with company's contractual and healthcare policies and procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Maintains and fosters effective external relationships with outside hospitals or agencies.
• Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Monitors and takes appropriate action as needed on operational issues including overtime, issuing appropriate forms, auditing medical files, requesting records, ensuring detainees or inmates with serious health problems receive necessary intervention and treatment, ensuring compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws and physical safety requirements.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Must be licensed registered nurse in the state of Alabama.
• Experience in healthcare planning, budgeting, and meeting contractual obligations.
• Five (5) years of work experience in healthcare administration or healthcare management in a supervisory capacity, including experience managing clinical staff and clinical operations.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software.
• Strong verbal and writing skills. Must be able to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. Must be able to write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.

Preferred

• Experience working in an outpatient setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing.
• Work experience in a correctional or detention setting in an administrative or supervisory capacity.