Performs work of considerable difficulty evaluating and determining proper and effective utilization of existing health care services facilities throughout the Department, and assisting in planning new or expanded medical facilities. Develops plans for the implementation of new or special health service programs. Reviews health care budgets and staffing arrangements of individual facilities, and exercises overall budget and personnel control. Coordinates functions, such as patient transferral, that involve more than one Departmental facility. Receives administrative direction from a Corrections Operations Chief concerning interpretation of Departmental policies and procedures, and plans for new programs.
Decisions affect the quality of health care to inmates in institutions throughout the state.
Inappropriate business decisions can result in costly or unnecessary expenditures for the Department. Occasional external contacts with private hospitals about alternate sources of health care, and with other state correctional systems in exchanging health practices data. None identified for this class. Experience in correctional health services adminis-tration. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.