Correctional Health Coordinator - Detainee & Crisis Systems

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality assurance and oversight of the health resources provided by statute and law to detainees at the Pima County detention facilities including, but not limited to medical, dental, and behavioral services. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a medical or behavioral health related field AND two years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administrating or managing program or specialized work activities. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Two years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with auditing, compliance review, or discrepancy resolution processes.
• Experience producing professional written reports or documentation.
• Experience with medical records.
• Experience with/knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience working in a prison/jail facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors vendor compliance with business requirements, conducts audits of performance indicators and mortality reviews in the event of patients’ death, and serious adverse events including, but not limited to suicide attempts and sexual assault
• Remains up to date with local, state, and federal guidelines and statutes, and ensures compliance by areas of specialty care, including but not limited to infection prevention, radiology, dentistry, and mental health
• Facilitates and supports the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) evaluation services and accreditation surveys, and maintains current certification from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (CCHP) to ensure compliance with NCCHC standards for correctional health services
• Monitors and identifies trends in detainees’ health statistics, hospital send-outs, and admissions
• Introduces amendments to County-owned electronic health records, and assists in the compilation of bespoke reports that meet the County’s objectives
• Liaises between the Sheriff's department/custody leadership, health department, and accrediting body (NCCHC)
• Assists with clearance requests for temporary access to the facility by out-of-state vendors and consultants, escorts visitors through the facility, and provides information about the range of medical services, such as the pharmacy, and medical, dental, and mental health units
• Assists in the compilation of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, contracts, and contract amendments
• Assists and oversees transitions of correctional healthcare vendors
• Assists with the procurement and replacement of medical equipment when necessary

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees