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    Director of Health Services - North Dartmouth, United States - UMass Dartmouth

    UMass Dartmouth
    UMass Dartmouth North Dartmouth, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    OFFICIAL JOB TITLE:
    Director of Health Services


    DIVISION:
    Student Affairs


    DEPARTMENT:
    Health Services


    BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:
    ESU, Cat. 19


    FLSA STATUS:

    EXEMPT

    EEO STATUS:
    14


    JOB CODE:
    0350


    REPORTS TO:
    Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs


    SUPERVISES:
    Exercises supervision for Health Services Staff, Health Education and Health Promotions, the Center for Access and Success.

    Functional supervision for activities of supervising physicians.


    SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:


    The Director of Health Services is responsible for the overall function and delivery of health care through the University's Student Health Services department.

    Develops policies and procedures, monitors the quality of services, supervises all

    Health Services staff, ensures compliance with immunization and insurance regulations and mandates and performs risk management duties. Coordinates the University health insurance plan and consultant physician coverage.

    Coordinates third-party payment billing processes and systems.


    Follow the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.


    EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Develops and implements policies for the Department of Health Services in accordance with the mission of the University

    Plans, organizes and directs the operation of Health Services

    Prepares and supervises the budget and expenditures of Health Services

    Supervises outpatient services, including services for illness prevention and health promotion

    Develops relationships with community resources (Emergency rooms, DPH, etc.) and specialty referrals in the local area

    Assesses student levels of satisfaction with Health Services to determine goals and objectives to meet the needs of the student community

    Administers student health insurance program and acts as liaison with the carrier

    Responsible for Health Services personnel by hiring, supervising, and terminating professional, clerical, and student staff

    Maintains health information system to collect, analyze and report data to meet needs such as performance improvement, compliance, etc.

    Recommends short and long-term goals and objectives regarding the health needs of the UMass Dartmouth community

    Supervises the Director of the Center for Access & Success to ensure that students receive accommodations deemed appropriate by federal law, and that faculty and staff members receive educational support about disability requirements and laws

    Supervises and provides guidance, advocacy and support to the Director of Health Education/Promotion in the design and implement prevention, wellness and community health education programs for the campus and creation of innovative ways of providing effective services and outreach to students

    Participates in space planning needs for the Health Services department

    Maintains membership in professional organizations.

    Participates in workshops, conferences, and seminars to maintain high level of clinical expertise

    Provides direct service as needed (and certified to perform)

    Ensures institutional compliance with public policy mandates including immunizations and infectious disease surveillance

    Works with staff to provide for the unique health needs presented by a diverse student population including adult students, minority students, international students, LGBT students, and students with disabilities

    Oversees risk-management issues in Student Health such as the review of patient complaints, communication with professional liability insurance carrier, review of clinical records and clinical record policies and the education of staff in risk management

    Ensures proper credentialing of medical staff

    Participates in Division of Student Affairs Deans and Directors meetings, leadership team meetings, critical incident review meetings, housing release, housing accommodation and meal accommodation committee meetings

    Represents Student Health Services and/or the Division of Student Affairs at new student orientation programs and admission open house programs

    Other related duties as assigned by supervisor


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    EDUCATION:
    Master's degree in nursing and certification as a family or adult nurse practitioner


    EXPERIENCE:
    Significant (over seven years) administrative experience in health care agency. Demonstrated advanced practice experience.


    OTHER:
    N/A

    KNOWLEDGE,


    SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
    Demonstrated ability to relate to college students

    Knowledge of Higher Ed and campus student issues

    Ability to integrate Health Services with other areas in the Division


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    Experience in health promotion and outreach education

    Experience with supervision of a clinical health care service within a Higher Ed setting or with college-aged clients

    Salary :
    $90,957 - $116,000

    UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

    75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Life Insurance

    Long Term Disability

    State Pension Retirement Plan

    Optional Retirement Savings Plans

    Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)

    Twelve (12) paid holidays

    Paid personal, vacation, and sick time

    And more


    Benefits for ESU Union:
    Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

    To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

    The deadline for internal applicants is April 9, 2024.

    The review of applications will begin April 10, 2024, and will be ongoing.

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