HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

The GEO Group; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Training

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Health Services Administrator to lead and evaluate facility health service activities, ensuring compliance with contract and healthcare policies. You will manage the health services budget and coordinate with facility staff, contracting agencies, and compliance bodies to optimize care delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Healthcare Administration, have at least five years of supervisory experience in healthcare management, and possess CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
• Five years of work experience in healthcare administration or healthcare management in a supervisory capacity.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; RN license preferred if held.
• Experience in correctional or detention settings is preferred.
• Strong verbal and writing skills; ability to train and disseminate information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate all facility health service activities.
• Oversee department budget and improve operational efficiency.
• Liaise between facility staff, contracting agencies, and compliance bodies.
• Ensure licensure and accreditation of medical program (NCCHC/ACA/TJC).
• Direct staff and contract providers, including hiring and performance evaluation.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Registered Nurse license (RN)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the‑art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence‑based rehabilitation to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary: The Health Services Administrator manages and evaluates all facility health service activities based on company, contractual, and healthcare policies and procedures, goals, and objectives. Implements all contractually required healthcare services. Manages department budget and seeks to improve the operational efficiencies of the facility’s health service program. In addition, this position functions as a liaison between facility staff, contracting agencies, and compliance agencies on healthcare‑related matters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Health Services Administrator manages the overall operations of a facility’s healthcare operations.
• The Health Services Administrator works in unison with facility, regional, and corporate management to ensure the healthcare needs of the facility are consistently met. Also ensuring they are in compliance with the company’s contractual healthcare policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers, and outside provider agencies.
• The Health Services Administrator utilizes established policies and procedures in making decisions but also uses sound independent judgment performing the duties of the position.
• Directs the work of other employees and contract providers. This includes selection, hiring, evaluating performance, employee training, promoting, and disciplinary action including termination.
• The Health Services Administrator ensures adequate staffing to meet the healthcare needs of the detainees/inmates.
• Ensures appropriate licensure of all healthcare personnel.
• The Health Services Administrator monitors and takes appropriate action as needed on operational issues including overtime, issuing appropriate forms, auditing medical files, requesting records, ensuring detainees or inmates with serious health problems receive necessary intervention and treatment, ensuring compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws and physical safety requirements.
• Ensures proper accreditation of the medical program is attained for NCCHC, ACA and/or TJC as required by the client. The Health Services Administrator completes and submits regular operational reports to include Client reports as required.
• Responds to all inquiries and requests for information related to the health services unit.
• The Health Services Administrator identifies and tracks budgetary expenses of the health services unit.
• Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• The Health Services Administrator participates in obtaining outside vendors for ancillary healthcare services.
• Maintains and fosters effective external relationships with outside hospitals or agencies.
• The Health Services Administrator attends outside educational seminars as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration required.
• Five (5) years of work experience in healthcare administration or healthcare management in a supervisory capacity, including experience managing clinical staff and clinical operations.
• Shall maintain current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred. If clinical license is held, must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• Work experience in a correctional or detention setting in an administrative or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Strong verbal and writing skills. Must be able to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. Must be able to write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software.
• Experience in healthcare planning, budgeting, and meeting contractual obligations

Pay

USD $130,000.00/Yr. to USD $130,000.00/Yr.