Regional Administrator

Company: Wellpath
Location: Foxboro
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this role:Our Regional Administrator ensures medical, dental, and mental health program activities are based upon goals, objectives, aims, and policies and procedures of The Company and the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, and are compliant with ACA, NCCHC, and other accreditation standards.Additional Details: Requires at least 5 years of relevant management expereince. What you bring to the table:Education:Bachelors or Master s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, or health related field preferred.Experience:Five (5) or more years of experience in delivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and mental health care preferredThree (3) to five (5) years administrative, management and supervisory experienceLicenses/Certifications:None requiredWhat you will do:Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of all aspects of the program.Evaluates financial and statistical data, program needs and problems and makes recommendations for improvements.Develops, utilizes, revises, interprets, and ensures compliance with The Company and facility policies and procedures.Monitors subcontracted services to include pharmacy, lab, x-ray and specialty providers.Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.Ensures adequate staffing at all facilities to meet the needs of the patient population as well as adhering to staffing plans.Ensures appropriate licensure, credentialing, and insurance coverage on all qualified health care personnel.Completes and submits daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.Monitors in-patient hospitalizations closely with utilization management.Closely monitors all sentinel events and potential catastrophic illnesses and explores/utilizes all appropriate means of limiting liabilities.Ensures, where available, NCCHC accreditation of the medical program by ensuring the presence of the required level or organizational efficiency and the provision of approved and appropriate medical services.Identify problem areas of operations and propose solutions. Conducts ongoing evaluation of services and health care programs, proactively identifies potential problems and develops and takes corrective action.Must be able to travel overnight for two to ten days or more as may be required by facility needs.Promotes Quality Improvement standards by actively participating in the quality of care screen audits.Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available here

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