Assistant Health System Administrator

Assistant Health System Administrator

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

In collaboration with the Health System Administrator (HSA) and the Clinical Director, provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Health Services Department, which involves managing and directing the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals who are responsible for medical, dental and allied health services to the inmate population. Initiates and develops schedules for accomplishing the health care mission of the institution, assists and discusses the program plans with assigned providers and ancillary staff. Assists in monitoring the annual budget for inside and outside medical services; plans and coordinates purchases and / or contracts for supplies, equipment, specialty care or ancillary services; and maintains par inventory levels. Assists the HSA and Regional HSA to implement the Bureau's re-entry initiatives including timely Inmate Skills Assessment data entry at admission and evaluation of health status documented in an updated electronic exit summary of release. Organizes training for medical personnel within the guidelines of BOP medical program standards, American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, and individual medical program standards. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Basic Requirements : Education : Undergraduate and Graduate Education : Major study - hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR Specialized Experience : Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and / or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following :

• Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems
• Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups
• Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.

Applicants must also possess : Management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, recognize and adapt to changing priorities; and Knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and programs.

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