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The Health Services Administrator manages and evaluates all facility health service activities ... Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ...

The Health Services Administrator manages and evaluates all facility health service activities ... Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ...

The Health Services Administrator manages and evaluates all facility health service activities ... Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ...

The Health Services Administrator manages and evaluates all facility health service activities ... Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ...

Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ... The Health Services Administrator utilizes established policies and procedures in making decisions ...

Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ... The Health Services Administrator utilizes established policies and procedures in making decisions ...

Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ... The Health Services Administrator utilizes established policies and procedures in making decisions ...

Maintains effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers ... The Health Services Administrator utilizes established policies and procedures in making decisions ...

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How much do correctional health services administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional health services administrator in the United States is $109,274.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a correctional health services administrator?

A Correctional Health Services Administrator oversees healthcare services within correctional facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. They manage medical staff, coordinate patient care, and develop healthcare policies to meet inmate needs. Their responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, and ensuring quality healthcare delivery in a secure environment. Effective communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a correctional health services administrator?

Success as a Correctional Health Services Administrator requires a background in healthcare administration, a relevant degree (such as nursing, public health, or healthcare management), and experience with correctional or institutional healthcare settings. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, compliance regulations, and state or federal accreditation standards is crucial. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills help administrators effectively manage teams and navigate complex scenarios. These competencies are necessary to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery, regulatory compliance, and the safety of both staff and inmates.

What are some typical challenges faced by a correctional health services administrator?

Correctional Health Services Administrators often encounter challenges related to balancing regulatory compliance with resource limitations, maintaining the safety and security of both staff and patients, and addressing the unique health needs of an inmate population. Coordinating with correctional officers, medical professionals, and external agencies can also present logistical and communication complexities. However, these challenges provide opportunities to develop innovative solutions, foster a collaborative work environment, and make a meaningful impact on public health within the correctional system. Adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and strong leadership are important for overcoming these obstacles and ensuring effective operations.

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Correctional Health Services Administrator III

Norman, OK • On-site

$74K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Job Posting Title
Correctional Health Services Administrator III
Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Supervisory Organization
DOC Medical/JCCC
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$74,751.84
Job Description
Basic Purpose:
Positions within this job family are responsible for serving as administrators of health care units at correctional institutes or facilities.
Typical Functions:
  • Administers an institution, community correction, or work camp health care delivery program; ensures compliance with departmental policy and procedures; supervises and directs the activities of employees in the medial unit which includes, but is not limited to, doctors, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, emergency medical technicians and medical records technicians.
  • Recruits, orientates and trains health service employees; evaluates and counsels personnel; determines assignments and working schedules for staff; develops policies and guidelines for office management and program operation.
  • Coordinates the delivery of all levels of health care to inmates; serves as liaison between health services, security and central office; responsible for the detection, control and management of infectious diseases; responsible for all correspondence directed to health services; assures that correspondence, health records, reports and other records conform to prescribed standards; ensures that all required reports are submitted.
  • Initiates, plans and directs comprehensive studies of major health problems affecting inmates and initiates recommendations and actions for meeting these problems; cooperates with public and private agencies in the delivery of health care to inmates.
  • Advises and recommends to the Medical Services Administrator, Warden and Staff Physician changes on policies, practices and security requirements relating to the health services area.
  • Manages the budget and coordinates the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the clinic; arranges equipment repairs; processes and forwards all hospital and physician charges incurred from outside sources.
  • Oversees compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards; maintains required documentation for ACA accreditation.
  • Reviews inmate's medical conditions; coordinates inmate moves; reviews medical records.
  • Conducts sanitation inspections of living areas, food service areas and health clinic.
  • Assists in institutional investigations as requested.

Level Descriptor:
At this level incumbents serve as administrators of a health care unit which service an average inmate population of over 1,400 or directs a health care facility or medical unit that provides acute infirmary services within a correctional institution or facility.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles and practices of public health administration; of supervisory practices and principles; of budget preparation and planning; of primary health care programs; of personnel practices; of management techniques and practices; of the control and prevention of major health problems; of standard medical practices; and of current literature on communicable disease control and epidemiology.
Ability is required to administer established principles and practices of health care; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Education and Experience:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of general administration or professional health care experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Preference may be given to applicants with five (5) years of experience in professional health care administration.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Additional Job Description
Joseph Harp Correctional Center/Medical
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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