Assistant Health Services Administrator

Assistant Health Services Administrators

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Assistant Health Services Administrators who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. 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.

1. Manages the clinical services, administrative services, pharmacy and medical support services for the facility. Communicates responsibilities, authorities and accountability to direct reports.

2. Analyzes health care and fiscal data and advises leadership on trends and indicators. Recommends changes to management on health care delivery procedures.

3. 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.

4. Contributes to the development and implementation of both long and short term policies and plans for the health care delivery system.

5. Supervises subordinate staff in the performance of their duties and evaluates as prescribed by company policy. This includes, but is not limited to, training new employees, providing in-service training, mentoring, 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.

6. Monitors the overall health care budget and advises program managers, finance staff and leadership of projected shortages and program adjustments needed.

7. 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.

More 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, 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, successful reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.

With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CoreCivic has a position that's perfect for you. 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. CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!

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. Must possess current professional licensure or certification. Three (3) 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, and principles and practices of management; and the ability to apply the specialized principles and practices of health care management in directing a health care delivery system.

CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOEM / F / Vets / Disabled.