Oversee all medical operations within the detention facility’s healthcare unit, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government standards, contractual obligations, and healthcare regulations.
Direct daily administrative operations of the detention facility’s healthcare unit, ensuring efficient delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and specialty care.
Ensure adherence to government regulations, contractual requirements, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, National Detention Standards, OSHA, HIPAA).
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of medical and support staff, including physicians, nurses, dentists, behavioral health providers, and allied health professionals.
Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure proper allocation of medical resources, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
Develop and maintain quality improvement, patient safety, infection control, and risk management programs.
Act as the primary point of contact with the government customer, prime contractor, and detention facility leadership, providing timely reports, updates, and recommendations.
Coordinate emergency medical response planning, drills, and continuity of operations in compliance with facility protocols.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports, incident documentation, and statistical data required under the government contract.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred (Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered).
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration, preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
CPR or BLS and First aid certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory).
Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams in a secure environment.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must complete all required training.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Health Services Administrator – Notional

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