Health Services Administrator

Wellpath

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is mandatory.
  • 3 years of administrative, management, and supervisory experience is required.
  • Experience in delivering correctional medical, dental, and mental health care is highly recommended.
  • Strong decision-making and organizational skills are essential.
  • Experience in budget management and contract analysis is preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of employment, along with CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and evaluate the health care delivery program for regulatory compliance and quality care.
  • Oversee recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations for staff members.
  • Monitor subcontracted services and medical records for quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Review and manage serious inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals to optimize costs.
  • Maintain communication with facility leadership and external partners to promote quality improvement.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through continuing education programs.
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives in the healthcare sector.
  • Involvement in a dynamic and impactful correctional healthcare environment.
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Health Services Administrator (HSA) manages and evaluates the health care delivery program in compliance with regulations and accreditation standards. They oversee the implementation of policies, monitor subcontracted services, and ensure quality and cost-effective medical, dental, and mental health care. The HSA directs recruitment, orientation, and evaluations for staff while ensuring licensure and credentialing requirements are met. They review and manage inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals to optimize care and control costs. The role also involves maintaining communication with facility and external partners, promoting quality improvement, and functioning as a liaison for accreditation and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and evaluate the health care delivery program to ensure compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and facility policies.
  • Oversee staff recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, and continuing education programs.
  • Monitor subcontracted services, medical records, and contracted provider performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Review and manage serious inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals while controlling costs and liabilities.
  • Maintain communication with facility leadership, staff, and outside agencies, and promote quality improvement initiatives.


Additional Details

**Deadline to apply to this position is June 30, 2026. Application deadline may be extended contingent upon applicants' volume. .**

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE
  • Delivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and mental health care recommended
  • Three years administrative, management, and supervisory experience
  • Sound decision-making skills are mandatory
  • Organizational experience in operations and planning required
  • Experience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • CPR certification
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment


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