Medical Clinic Director, Sutter County Jail; RN REQUIRED
Company: Wellpath
Location: Yuba City
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
**Why Wellpath**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!"**About this
role**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!**What
you bring to the table****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**What you
will do**+ 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**Our investment in
you**+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options+ Time off
& leave benefits+ 401K+ Tuition Reimbursement+ Parental benefits+
Perks and discounts+ And more available
herehttps://wellpathcareers.com/
(https://wellpathcareers.com/#rewards)Quick Apply**Need help
finding the right job?**We can recommend jobs specifically for
you!**Job** _22-119965_**Facility** _Sutter County Jail_**Type**
_Full-Time_**Shift** _Day 8 hour_**Recruiter** _Michele
McDonald_**Email** _Michele.Mcdonald@wellpath.us_
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