Health Services Manager 2 in Coyote Ridge

Job Description

Health Services Manager 2
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC)
Connell, WA

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Health Services Manager 2 for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) located in Connell, WA. The Health Services Manager provides direct administrative leadership in the delivery of Health Services to incarcerated individuals in a major correctional facility operating 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of health care policy and practice across the facility. Management functions include planning, leading, and controlling the work performed by the Health Services at a major facility. In addition, this position is responsible for the cost effective use of DOC resources in facility health care operations. Responsibilities include maximizing DOC staff, equipment, and supplies resources. This position provides direct administrative leadership in the delivery of health services to incarcerated individuals in a major facility operating 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
In the major facility setting, this position effectively and efficiently provides a health care delivery system which includes primary, secondary, and tertiary care. The incumbent supervises and manages all offsite and in-prison health care, including inpatient hospital services and outpatient services which includes scheduled and emergency care, nursing, dental, pharmacy, radiology and laboratory, mental health, patient health records, custody, and related support services. The impact to the Department of Corrections’ mission to provide excellent, cost effective medical, dental, mental health and life skills care with the emphasis on prevention.

Duties

This position is responsible for providing direct leadership to the Health Services Management Team in the administration, delivery, and supervision of professional health care services including nursing, dental, mental health, medical records, and purchasing.

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  Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the Health Care Units.
• Budget planning, development, and management.
• Monitor, coordinate and negotiate the contracting process for local Client Services Contracts, affiliation agreements and emergency services.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with standards for health care, DOC policies, collective bargaining process, and impact of state legislative processes.
• Other administrative / managerial responsibilities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in health administration. MHA or MBA/MPA with a health administration concentration preferred.
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• Three (3) years of supervisory management experience in an acute or ambulatory health care system.
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• one (1) year prior health care administration (Health Services Manager I) in an adult correctional environment.
• Experience in leadership and administering health care services in a diverse organizational unit that includes outpatient, inpatient, dental care, optometry, diabetics, physical therapy, and several professional disciplines.
• Strong management and supervisory skills including the ability to coach, mentor and train staff from a variety of disciplines.
• Must be proficient with basic Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Masters in health administration or Masters in Business Administration/Masters in Public Administration with a Health Services Administration concentration, ACHE certification a plus.
• Prior health care administration in an adult correctional environment or similar institution.
• Ability to critically observe and inspect people, conditions and the environment to detect problems. Demonstrate acute awareness of critical details, be alert and attentive when performing other work. .
• Uses judgment and critical thinking to analyze data and information to evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make decisions.
• QA/CQI experience.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: to operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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  Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date ofhire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email zenon.mateyka@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388