Health Services Administrator - Martinsburg Correctional Center

BetterCareersGuide       |    Location:Martinsburg WV       |    Country:United States

Health Services Administrator needed at Eastern Regional Jail & Martinsburg Correctional Center. 40 hours per week, Benefits & PTO Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality.  For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone.  We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. We?re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Annual review with performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION SUMMARY The Health Services Administrator is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the institution?s overall health care delivery system and monitoring all health service contract activities; consults with the Regional Manager or designee regarding routine institutional issues of an administrative nature, and discusses issues of a complex or unusual clinical nature involving patient management with clinical leadership. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.  Act as a liaison between Health Services and the institutional administration, department heads, subordinates, as well as with the Corporate Office. Develop and implement institutional directives and procedures to comply with administrative directives of the facility. Conduct department health and staff meetings, and attend facility meetings and training as required. ADD MAC Meetings, CQI MEETINGS, etc. Direct orientation to the facility, the institution, and in-service educational programs for health service staff, to comply with the facilities?, ACA, NCCHC, and JCAHO standards, as applicable. With the approval of the Regional Manager, attend facility HSA/Medical Director meetings, or other activities as scheduled. 2.  Supervise department heads in the resolution of health care unit personnel issues or complaints, and/or directly intervening in problem areas to ensure prompt resolution involving the institutional administration, contractor, if applicable, or corporate office personnel as necessary. Supervise department heads in the operations of pharmacy, medical records, nursing, lab, x-ray, etc