acuityinternational
Assistant Health Services Administrator (HSA) - Notional
At a Glance
- Location
- United States of America
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 2026-02-17
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Government
- Healthcare
- Regulatory
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare administration, preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
for 3 years in the past 5 years.
Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
Responsibilities
Assist the HSA in directing daily administrative operations of the detention facility’s healthcare unit, ensuring efficient delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and specialty care.
Ensure adherence to government regulations, contractual requirements, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, National Detention Standards, OSHA, HIPAA).
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of medical and support staff, including physicians, nurses, dentists, behavioral health providers, and allied health professionals.
Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure proper allocation of medical resources, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
Develop and maintain quality improvement, patient safety, infection control, and risk management programs.
Prepare for and support internal/external audits and inspections.