Health Service Administrator
Company: Wexford Health
Location: Barboursville
Posted on: March 27, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION: Health Services
Administrator SCHEDULE: 8am-4:30pm On-Call FACILITY: Western
Regional Jail LOCATION: Barboursville, WV A Job Should be MORE than
just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the
nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past
30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped
literally millions of justice-involved patients receive
life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of
our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In
many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health
professionals represent the patient's first experience with
quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate
thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford
Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become
part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that
cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a
difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to
do MORE then look at Wexford Health. BENEFITS Wexford Health offers
a competitive benefits package including: Performance check-ins
with annual merit increase Generous paid-time off program that
combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health
insurance through BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plan Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account Continuing education
options POSITION SUMMARY The Health Services Administrator is
responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the
institution's overall health care delivery system and monitoring
all health service contract activities; consulting with the
Regional Manager or designee regarding routine institutional issues
of an administrative nature, and discussing issues of a complex or
unusual clinical nature involving patient management with the Site
Medical Director. Coordinates and monitors preparation of the
institutional health services budget with the Regional Manager and
Statewide Director of Operations. Supervises requisition of
supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate usage and
availability; and maintain property and equipment control records
as required. Assists in developing and maintaining staff schedule
in accordance with contract terms of staff coverage. Responsible
for making changes in time schedules, and granting special requests
for time off, if applicable. Approves monthly statistical reports
and ensure timely submission; complete all necessary reports on a
timely basis. Ensures the confidential maintenance and safekeeping
of all medical records and information to comply with HIPAA
regulations. Monitors overall performance utilizing national
standards and contract deliverables. Performs administrative
employee relations functions to include: supervision of
performance, recruitment and selection, developing job
descriptions, performance management, implementing corrective
action and individual development plans, scheduling and approving
PTO, etc. Supervises scheduling of patients for outside
appointments. Reviews initial hospital specialty referrals with the
Medical Director to ensure appropriateness and oversee interactions
with medical specialists. Resolution of audit findings by the
development, implementation and monitoring of corrective action
plans. Evaluates and respond to Corporate Risk Management
Department inquiries, complaints or grievances by patients, family
members, lawyers or other advocates. Works jointly with Clinical
and Education staff to ensure that appropriate training in CPR and
First Aid is completed per regulatory and contractual requirements.
Collaborates with co-workers and coordinate internal projects, as
directed Participates in a company and state approved CQI Program
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs
other related duties as required or assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS The
following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may be accepted. LICENSURE:
Current West Virginia Registered Nursing License CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR Certification EDUCATION: Associates degree in a
healthcare-related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in a
supervisory/leadership role or training in administrative aspects
of health care preferred; 2 years of administrative and/or
correctional nursing experience can be substituted for Bachelor's
degree. Correctional health care experience preferred. EOE/M/F/D/V
24432
Keywords: Wexford Health, Chantilly , Health Service Administrator, Healthcare , Barboursville, Virginia
