Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) - Notional

Comprehensive Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International, LLC is seeking an Assistant Health Service Administrator to support senior managers by coordinating daily operations, staffing, budgets, and compliance within a detention facility. The role requires strong leadership and healthcare administration experience.

You will oversee clinical and support staff, ensure regulatory adherence, drive quality improvement, and prepare for audits. Evening/weekend availability and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration.
• Experience in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of NCCHC, ACA, HIPAA, OSHA standards and contracting compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily administrative operations of the healthcare unit in a detention facility.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance of medical staff.
• Develop quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control programs.
• Prepare for internal and external audits and inspections.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting to government customers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Budgeting & oversight

Staff development

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

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*Position contingent upon successful contract award.

Location

TBD

Clearance Level

T2 - Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

Primary Function

The Assistant Health Service Administrator supports senior managers in running a healthcare facility by performing duties such as scheduling staff, assisting with budgets, monitoring compliance, and coordinating daily operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the HSA in directing daily administrative operations of the detention facility's healthcare unit, ensuring efficient delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and specialty care.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations, contractual requirements, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, National Detention Standards, OSHA, HIPAA).
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of medical and support staff, including physicians, nurses, dentists, behavioral health providers, and allied health professionals.
• Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure proper allocation of medical resources, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
• Develop and maintain quality improvement, patient safety, infection control, and risk management programs. Prepare for and support internal/external audits and inspections.
• Act as the secondary point of contact with the government customer, prime contractor, and detention facility leadership, providing timely reports, updates, and recommendations.
• Coordinate emergency medical response planning, drills, and continuity of operations in compliance with facility protocols.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports, incident documentation, and statistical data required under the government contract.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other duties and projects assigned.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred (Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration, preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
• CPR or BLS and First aid certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory).
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams in a secure environment.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, and must have resided in the United States for the last five years. Time spent abroad on official U.S. Government duty does not interrupt this period.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all required training.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
• Experience preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
• Strong background in compliance, audits, and inspections (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, Joint Commission).
• Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
• Detention center experience.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
• Requires physical presence and mobility throughout the facility.
• Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:

Acuity International, LLC