Correctional Medicine Health Services Administrator - RN Needed in Medford, OR

Company: WellPath
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Nurse Manager opening in Medford, Oregon. This and other nursing administrator jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com Overview Our Health Services Administrator (HSA) is a professional administrator who manages and evaluates the Health Care Delivery Program in accordance with State and Local Regulations; ensures medical, dental, and mental health program activities are based upon goals, objectives, aims, and policies and procedures of The Company and the facility; and are compliant with ACA, NCCHC and State accreditation standards. Qualifications Education for Health Services Administrator:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, or health related field preferredExperience for Health Services Administrator:
  • Three (3) or more years administrative, management and supervisory experience
  • Delivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and mental health care recommended
  • Organizational experience in operations and planning required
  • Sound decision-making skills required
  • Experience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts preferredLicenses/Certifications for Health Services Administrator:
    • Current CPR Certification Responsibilities
    • Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of procedures and programs.
    • Evaluate financial and statistical data, program needs and problems, and makes recommendations for improvements.
    • Develop, utilize, revise, interpret, and ensure compliance with The Company and facility policies and procedures.
    • Monitor subcontracted services to include pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty providers.
    • Maintain communication and a good working relationship with facility administration, The Company employees, correctional personnel, contracted providers, and outside agencies.
    • Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
    • Oversee recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations of employees.
    • Provide regular staff meetings and ensure effective communication with all staff on all shifts.
    • Assume responsibility for planning, providing, and monitoring staff orientation and participation in education and staff development programs.
    • Assist in recruitment of contracted professional providers (physicians, dentists, psychologists, etc.).
    • Ensure appropriate licensure, credentialing, and insurance coverage on all medical personnel, i.e. - physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists and social workers.
    • Oversee services rendered by contractors and professional staff.
    • Ensure reports are submitted as required in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Audit weekly logs and accounts payable forms, forwards them to the The Company home office as required.
    • Screen all requests for records and approve/disapprove responses as appropriate.
    • Maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
    • Review status of patients with serious health problems ensuring all necessary intervention and treatment is completed.
    • Monitor in-patient hospitalizations closely with utilization management to ensure early release whenever possible.
    • Audit referrals to outside consultants.
    • Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses and explores utilizing all appropriate means of limiting both The Company and contractor's liabilities.
    • Monitor pharmacy use to ensure adherence to formulary.
    • Oversee the utilization of special housing, infirmary beds, and outside inpatient and outpatient services for appropriateness and quality of services provided.
    • Maintain an awareness of overall concepts of managed care and make administrative judgments to ensure care provided is compatible with these concepts.
    • Function as a liaison between other professional organizations.
    • Ensure, where available, NCCHC accreditation of the medical program by ensuring the presence of the required level or organizational efficiency and the provision of approved and appropriate medical services.
    • Accept on-call status.
    • Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences.
    • May be asked to travel overnight for two to four days.
    • May be asked, but not required, to relocate temporarily or permanently as needs require.
    • Promote Quality Improvement standards by actively participating in the quality of care screen audits.
    • Post Orders, if applicable, per site contract.
    • Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
    • Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
    • Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
    • Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

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