For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!
At MEDIKO our work is driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that delivers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to underserved populations of our communities.
We are hiring for the following:
Position: Health Services Administrator
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for overseeing and coordinating operations of the medical unit(s) within a correctional facility for care and treatment of inmate patients
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Manage, mentor, and guide assigned team members
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Responsible for assigned location and personnel seven (7) days a week, providing on call coverage as needed
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Actively communicate with the client to meet their needs; meet with client regularly, listen to issues, provide medical and technical expertise and solutions; ensure satisfaction
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Maximize client retention by effectively assessing and meeting client needs related to onsite medical department operations
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Coordinate total health care delivery client facility based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) of MEDIKO, Health Services, and contract agreements
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Develop staff in technical and professional skills with performance management (coaching, counseling, disciplining, performance evaluations, recognition, etc.)
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Create, maintain and verify work schedules to ensure contractual needs are met
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Prepare, analyze, and manage financial performance of the site; participate in preparation of the operating budget, as needed
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Regularly report budget variances, clinical performance issues, action plan progress, and pertinent changes affecting the contract
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Oversee medical records, medications, supplies, and equipment
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Uphold all rules and regulations governing patient confidentiality
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Assist in developing & implementing policies and procedures; ensure processes & guidelines adhere to procedures and philosophy of MEDIKO and the client
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain health review
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Attend client leadership meetings (if applicable) as well as sit on/lead other standing committees as specified by the client
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Communicate staffing needs; assist Recruiter in identifying, interviewing, and hiring quality candidates
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Ensure that employee grievances are heard and resolved (with help from appropriate HR or management team members, as required) and that personnel records are updated and accurate (change of status forms, rosters, etc.)
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Maintain working knowledge of facility safety regulations and emergency procedures in the event of an emergency or crisis situation and assist as warranted
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Monitor and reinforce compliance with Infection Control Policies/Procedures, as needed
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Communicate clearly, effectively and constructively with all MEDIKO team members and facility contacts (including detention staff and inmate patients)
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Maintain strong administrative and working knowledge of all regulatory and industry best practices; train team members to have same knowledge
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Maintain, update, and verify competency and status of assigned team members in regards to any required training licensure, certifications and regulatory requirements
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Drive quality assurance in all duties and functions
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Demonstrate leadership and management skills that display MEDIKO’s commitment to quality
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On-call duties as assigned by facility and MEDIKO
Qualifications
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Active, unencumbered state/commonwealth Registered Nursing license required.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Administration preferred.
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Master’s Degree in Nursing helpful
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Correctional health care experience required
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Current CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved) prior to start date
Benefits
- Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your loved ones
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Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
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Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
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CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
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Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
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Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
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Employee Assistance Program
Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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