Medical Clinic Director, Sutter County Jail; RN REQUIRED
Company: Wellpath
Location: Yuba City
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"
Overview
Our Health Services Administrator (HSA) is a professional
administrator who manages and evaluates the Health Care Delivery
Program in accordance with State and Local Regulations; ensures
medical, dental, and mental health program activities are based
upon goals, objectives, aims, and policies and procedures of The
Company and the facility; and are compliant with ACA, NCCHC and
State accreditation standards.
Additional Details
Generous Benefit Package - Including Tuition Reimbursement!Daily
Pay Option!Opportunities to advance your careerCome Grow With
Us!
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Nursing School
Experience:
Three (3) or more years administrative, management and supervisory
experience
Delivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and
mental health care recommended
Organizational experience in operations and planning required
Sound decision-making skills required
Experience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts
preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state in which
you work, or a valid compact state nurse license
Current CPR Certification
Responsibilities
Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of procedures and
programs.
Evaluate financial and statistical data, program needs and
problems, and makes recommendations for improvements.
Develop, utilize, revise, interpret, and ensure compliance with The
Company and facility policies and procedures.
Monitor subcontracted services to include pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and
specialty providers.
Maintain communication and a good working relationship with
facility administration, The Company employees, correctional
personnel, contracted providers, and outside agencies.
Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency
and cost effectiveness.
Oversee recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations of
employees.
Provide regular staff meetings and ensure effective communication
with all staff on all shifts.
Assume responsibility for planning, providing, and monitoring staff
orientation and participation in education and staff development
programs.
Assist in recruitment of contracted professional providers
(physicians, dentists, psychologists, etc.).
Ensure appropriate licensure, credentialing, and insurance coverage
on all medical personnel, i.e. - physicians, nurses, dentists,
psychologists and social workers.
Oversee services rendered by contractors and professional
staff.
Ensure reports are submitted as required in a timely and accurate
manner.
Audit weekly logs and accounts payable forms, forwards them to the
The Company home office as required.
Screen all requests for records and approve/disapprove responses as
appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical
information.
Review status of patients with serious health problems ensuring all
necessary intervention and treatment is completed.
Monitor in-patient hospitalizations closely with utilization
management to ensure early release whenever possible.
Audit referrals to outside consultants.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses and explores
utilizing all appropriate means of limiting both The Company and
contractor's liabilities.
Monitor pharmacy use to ensure adherence to formulary.
Oversee the utilization of special housing, infirmary beds, and
outside inpatient and outpatient services for appropriateness and
quality of services provided.
Maintain an awareness of overall concepts of managed care and make
administrative judgments to ensure care provided is compatible with
these concepts.
Function as a liaison between other professional organizations.
Ensure, where available, NCCHC accreditation of the medical program
by ensuring the presence of the required level or organizational
efficiency and the provision of approved and appropriate medical
services.
Accept on-call status.
Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences.
May be asked to travel overnight for two to four days.
May be asked, but not required, to relocate temporarily or
permanently as needs require.
Promote Quality Improvement standards by actively participating in
the quality of care screen audits.
Post Orders, if applicable, per site contract.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety
of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow
standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous
basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
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