Assistant Health System Administrator (Assistant Health Services Administrator)

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Duties

In collaboration with the Health Services Administrator (HSA), the Clinical Director, and peer Assistant Health Services Administrators (AHSA), manages and directs 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. Responsible for the oversight of daily clinic operations, emergency services and management of inmates with chronic illnesses. 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 agency'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 at release. Assists with monitoring the provision of release medications and electronic transmission of health records to community healthcare providers rendering continued medical or mental health care when applicable. 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.