Health services administrator job description
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Example health services administrator requirements on a job description
Health services administrator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in health services administrator job postings.
Sample health services administrator requirements
- Master's degree in healthcare management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare administration
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and laws
- Experience in budget management and financial analysis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sample required health services administrator soft skills
- Leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- High level of integrity and ethics
Health services administrator job description example 1
Central Transport health services administrator job description
Earn a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus when you join our team full-time!
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Delaware Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Health Services Administrator to join our team at Sussex Correctional Institution located in G eorgetown, Delaware
Responsibilities
The Health Services Administrator (HSA) is responsible for managing the overall operations of the contracted clinical program at a designated correctional facility or complex of facilities within a Centurion contract. Additional responsibilities include planning, coordinating, directing, and supervising the clinical program providing services to patients in a correctional setting to meet service deliver requirements of the specific contract.
Qualifications
Delaware RN license or ability to obtain license Previous leadership experience preferred Current CPR Bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Health Care Administration, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing or related field Experience as a healthcare, nursing home, or mental health administrator, nurse manager, or management experience in a multi-specialty healthcare clinic Experience in correctional environment preferred Must have ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Available Shift
Day shift, Monday-Friday
Benefits
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
About Us
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
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Company DescriptionCenturion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Delaware Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Health Services Administrator to join our team at Sussex Correctional Institution located in G eorgetown, Delaware
Responsibilities
The Health Services Administrator (HSA) is responsible for managing the overall operations of the contracted clinical program at a designated correctional facility or complex of facilities within a Centurion contract. Additional responsibilities include planning, coordinating, directing, and supervising the clinical program providing services to patients in a correctional setting to meet service deliver requirements of the specific contract.
Qualifications
Delaware RN license or ability to obtain license Previous leadership experience preferred Current CPR Bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Health Care Administration, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing or related field Experience as a healthcare, nursing home, or mental health administrator, nurse manager, or management experience in a multi-specialty healthcare clinic Experience in correctional environment preferred Must have ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Available Shift
Day shift, Monday-Friday
Benefits
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
About Us
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
indmhm
#JT
Company DescriptionCenturion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
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Health services administrator job description example 2
State of Ohio health services administrator job description
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
* Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
* Treat everyone with respect
* Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
* Provide the best support and services for youth and families
* Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
* Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
* Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.
The Opportunity…
We are seeking a Chief of Behavioral Health Services who will provide clinical and administrative direction, oversight, and consultation in all areas related to behavioral health services for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS). Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Ensure the agency is providing evidenced-based clinical services for all youth in the custody of ODYS as evidenced by quality assurance measures and program improvement protocols;
* Provide clinical and administrative oversight of non-medical behavioral health services, including program development and fidelity, mental health and other special housing units, and compliance with policies and procedures;
* Ensure the quality of service delivery and clinical documentation;
* Provide leadership for the development of training and professional activities; collaborate with the ODYS Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Psychiatrists and with MHAS, DD, other state agencies as needed, as well as institutional, regional, and central office staff;
* Participate as needed in recruitment and retention efforts of behavioral health staff;
* Stay abreast of best practices in the fields of behavioral health, juvenile justice, and related fields, and provide leadership to ensure standards of ethics and professionalism are upheld, as well as the use of best practices in behavioral health services;
* Complete onsite visits to facilities to meet with administrative and behavioral health personnel to discuss issues of mutual concern and problem solving;
* Develop policies, procedures, and programs for the provision of behavioral health services for the agency for the delivery of services in the facilities under ODYS jurisdiction;
* Act as liaison and consultative support to facilities, regional offices, Release Authority, and private providers regarding behavioral health services;
* Provide support and guidance to facility Program Deputies and Behavioral Health Service Supervisors;
* Provide peer and clinical review of difficult cases; provides direct consultation for the most difficult and complex cases;
* Participate in professional development, educational activities, and related activities.
What's in it for you…
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; 30 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; 12 mos. exp. in management; 18 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
* Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; 12 mos. exp. in management; 18 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
* Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
* Treat everyone with respect
* Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
* Provide the best support and services for youth and families
* Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
* Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
* Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.
The Opportunity…
We are seeking a Chief of Behavioral Health Services who will provide clinical and administrative direction, oversight, and consultation in all areas related to behavioral health services for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS). Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Ensure the agency is providing evidenced-based clinical services for all youth in the custody of ODYS as evidenced by quality assurance measures and program improvement protocols;
* Provide clinical and administrative oversight of non-medical behavioral health services, including program development and fidelity, mental health and other special housing units, and compliance with policies and procedures;
* Ensure the quality of service delivery and clinical documentation;
* Provide leadership for the development of training and professional activities; collaborate with the ODYS Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Psychiatrists and with MHAS, DD, other state agencies as needed, as well as institutional, regional, and central office staff;
* Participate as needed in recruitment and retention efforts of behavioral health staff;
* Stay abreast of best practices in the fields of behavioral health, juvenile justice, and related fields, and provide leadership to ensure standards of ethics and professionalism are upheld, as well as the use of best practices in behavioral health services;
* Complete onsite visits to facilities to meet with administrative and behavioral health personnel to discuss issues of mutual concern and problem solving;
* Develop policies, procedures, and programs for the provision of behavioral health services for the agency for the delivery of services in the facilities under ODYS jurisdiction;
* Act as liaison and consultative support to facilities, regional offices, Release Authority, and private providers regarding behavioral health services;
* Provide support and guidance to facility Program Deputies and Behavioral Health Service Supervisors;
* Provide peer and clinical review of difficult cases; provides direct consultation for the most difficult and complex cases;
* Participate in professional development, educational activities, and related activities.
What's in it for you…
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; 30 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; 12 mos. exp. in management; 18 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
* Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; 12 mos. exp. in management; 18 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
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Health services administrator job description example 3
Corizon Health health services administrator job description
Experience & Requirements
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- Active license, if applicable.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration/related field required. Licensed or Registered Nurse required in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years of management experience in a healthcare setting.
- Correctional healthcare experience preferred.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
- Occasional travel required.
- Must maintain a current CPR certification.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
ResponsibilitiesBelow is a list of your responsibilities as a Health Services Administrator (HSA) at YesCare:
- Manages the healthcare delivery system and coordinates with the other functions within the institution.
- Manages the budget and financial performance of the site. Submits timely and accurate reports to supervisor and/or corporate office.
- Develops and/or supervises the facility operational plan. Directs the activities of the assigned staff.
- Manages labor ensuring the site is staffed according to contractual commitments and supervises staff scheduling.
- Coordinates or participates in the interviewing and selection of staff and Independent Contractors. Ensures orientation of new Corizon personnel by conducting or coordinating all initial new hire and annual orientation and training activities.
- Ensures site utilization and compliance with all Corizon and applicable client systems and applications.
- Coordinates the Medical Audit Committee and facilitates the monthly meetings.
- Secure and Maintain Accreditation/inspections (i.e., PREA, ACA, NCCHC, etc.) at a time specified by management for the Facility. Ensure site compliance with correctional and Corizon policies and procedures.
- Coordinates with Hospital Administrators and other external providers the delivery of services at hospitals or other external health services locations outside the institution.
- Adheres to and enforces all safety and security policies and procedures.
- Ensures annual performance evaluations are conducted and completed with all personnel, including peer reviews.
- May ensure CAPs (Corrective Action Plans) are completed accurately and timely for submission.
- May counsel and discipline employees as warranted by breach of Corizon policies and procedures.
- Exercises discretion and independent judgment in decision-making process, planning, directing, conserving, and controlling the management of the facility.
- Attends meetings, Regional and Corporate, as required.
- Coordinates the Annual Health Services planning process for the site.
- Accepts on-call cell phone responsibilities.
- Upholds all rules and regulations governing patient confidentiality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
YesCare Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It's a calling.
By choosing a career with YesCare you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare h today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024