Acuity International · 3 months ago
Health Services Administrator (HSA) - Notional
Acuity International is a global organization focused on empowering clients through a wide range of services. The Health Services Administrator will oversee medical operations within a detention facility's healthcare unit, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective coordination among clinical, operational, and security functions.
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Responsibilities
Direct 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, ICE Performance-Based 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
Act as the primary point of contact with the government customer, prime contractor, and detention facility leadership, providing timely reports, updates, and recommendations
Coordinate emergency medical response planning, drills, and continuity of operations in compliance with facility protocols
Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports, incident documentation, and statistical data required under the government contract
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
Other duties and projects assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in healthcare administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred (Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience may be considered)
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
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams in a secure environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory)
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years
Must be at least 21 years of age
CPR or BLS and First aid certification
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills
Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred
Experience managing multi-disciplinary healthcare teams in high-security or government settings
Strong background in compliance, audits, and inspections (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, Joint Commission)
Financial acumen in managing healthcare budgets under government contracts
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships with diplomacy and professionalism
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
DHS or ICE detention center experience
Company
Acuity International
Acuity International is a leading provider of process and technology-based critical services to global government.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-06-22
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