Correctional Health Coordinator - Detainee & Crisis Systems

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides quality assurance and oversight of the health resources provided by statute and law to detainees at the Pima County detention facilities, including medical, dental, and behavioral services. The role involves monitoring vendor compliance, conducting audits, mortality reviews, and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines. It also supports accreditation surveys and maintains compliance with correctional health standards.

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.
OR: 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.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is 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.
Pre-employment background checks.
Post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

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.