Assistant Health System Administrator (Assistant Health Services Administrator)

Health Services Department OversightIn collaboration with the Health System Administrator (HSA) and the Clinical Director, provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Health Services Department, which involves managing and directing the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals who are responsible for medical, dental and allied health services to the inmate population. Initiates and develops schedules for accomplishing the health care mission of the institution, assists and discusses the program plans with assigned providers and ancillary staff. Assists in monitoring the annual budget for inside and outside medical services; plans and coordinates purchases and/or contracts for supplies, equipment, specialty care or ancillary services; and maintains par inventory levels. Assists the HSA and Regional HSA to implement the Bureau's re-entry initiatives including timely Inmate Skills Assessment data entry at admission and evaluation of health status documented in an updated electronic exit summary of release. Organizes training for medical personnel within the guidelines of BOP medical program standards, American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, and individual medical program standards. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.