Health Services Administrator — Mission-Driven Leadership

Wellpath; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program and discounts

Banking partner discounts

Job summary

Wellpath in Kentucky is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee the health care delivery program in correctional facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and overall quality of care. You will lead staff recruitment, credentialing, and budget management to deliver efficient health services.

The role emphasizes coordination of medical, dental, and mental health care, liaising with facility leadership and external partners, and driving quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Three years administrative, management, and supervisory experience.
• Sound decision-making skills mandatory.
• Organizational experience in operations and planning.
• Experience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the health care delivery program to ensure compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and facility policies.
• Oversee staff recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, and continuing education programs.
• Monitor subcontracted services, medical records, and contracted provider performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Review and manage serious inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals while controlling costs and liabilities.
• Maintain communication with facility leadership, staff, and outside agencies, and promote quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Budget management

Contract analysis

Operations planning

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

None

Job description

Wellpath in Kentucky is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee the health care delivery program in correctional facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and overall quality of care. You will lead staff recruitment, credentialing, and budget management to deliver efficient health services.

The role emphasizes coordination of medical, dental, and mental health care, liaising with facility leadership and external partners, and driving quality