Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator)

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

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator) to lead the administrative side of inmate health care services, including medical, dental and allied health. You will oversee budgets, procurement and compliance with ACA/JCAHO standards.

The role involves coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, and ensuring secure, humane, and quality health services for inmates, with emphasis on re-entry initiatives and

Qualifications

• 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 with accreditation or pre-accreditation status recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign Education: see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website for guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the administrative activities of a multi-disciplinary health care team serving medical, dental and allied health services for inmates.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director to oversee provision of patient care and ensure ACA/JCAHO standards compliance.
• Develop and manage budgets, procure supplies, and maintain internal review systems for regulatory compliance.
• Implement re-entry initiatives including data entry at admission and electronic exit health summaries at release.

Job description

Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator)

• 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

Responsible for managing and directing the administrative activities of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals who are responsible for the medical, dental and allied health services of the facility, and in collaboration with the Clinical Director, overseeing the provision of the best possible patient care to the inmate population.

The health care services provided include inpatient and outpatient care in either an institution setting or at a local hospital, as well as routine health maintenance services, emergency services and chronic care of inmates with long term illnesses. Serves as a cost center manager to prepare estimates and administer an annual budget and manages a procurement system to provide adequate levels of medical, surgical, dental and pharmaceutical supplies.

Develops and coordinates internal review systems to assure compliance of the standards of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), as well as other regulatory groups and higher agency authorities. Implements 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.

Ensures 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 are 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.

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 2026-10-09.

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