Assistant Health System Administrator (Assistant Health Services Administrator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Mississippi seeks an Assistant Health System Administrator to lead a multi-disciplinary health team providing medical, dental, and allied health services to inmates. You will oversee daily clinic operations, emergency services, and care for inmates with chronic illnesses, while aligning with re-entry initiatives.

The role requires coordination of purchases, contracts, and data entry for inmate health status, with focus on secure, humane care and

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 - $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government