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Job Title : Administrator

Job Type : Full-Time

Location : Agency Office

Job Summary : The Administrator ensures the quality and safe delivery of home health care services. This role involves coordinating services that reflect the agencys philosophy and standards of care, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating agency services, programs, and activities, and managing all day-to-day operations of the agency.

Qualifications :

• A licensed physician, or
• A registered nurse, or
• An individual with training and experience in health services administration and at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health program.

Responsibilities :

Organize and direct the agencys ongoing liaison among the governing body and staff.

Employ qualified personnel and ensure adequate staff education and evaluations.

Ensure the accuracy of public information materials and activities.

Implement an effective budgeting and accounting system; assure accuracy for billing procedures.

Share the agencys philosophy with all employees.

Consistently follow agency policies and procedures to set an example for employees.

Review agency manuals annually for completeness.

Assess employees on an ongoing basis to ascertain their understanding of policies and procedures.

Assist employees in supporting policies and achieving necessary changes.

Uniformly enforce policies and procedures.

Maintain two-way communication with employees and fair administration of personnel policies.

Document employee problems in personnel files.

Discipline employees as necessary.

Direct the agencys ongoing functions.

Monitor budget hours and avoid exceeding the allowance each year.

Monitor equipment abuse and take steps to minimize it.

Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency.

Use statistical data to determine the quality and quantity of services.

Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, accrediting bodies, and local rules and regulations.

Supervise all business affairs.

Develop, implement, and evaluate financial policies and procedures and records.

Develop, implement, and evaluate budget plans and cost control policies and procedures.

Develop and implement salary programs within approved policies and procedures.

Participate in personal professional growth and development.

Plan and direct operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.

Oversee fiscal planning, budgeting, and management.

Recruit employees and retain qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.

Establish and maintain effective channels of communication.

Ensure agency personnel have current clinical information and practices.

Evaluate services and programs.

Ensure staff development, including orientation, in-service education, and continuing education.

Coordinate with other program areas and management as appropriate.

Maintain current knowledge of local trends and issues.

Ensure that appropriate personnel qualifications and policies are developed and implemented.

Direct staff in the performance of their duties, including admission, discharge, and provision of service to patients.

Assure appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.

Ensure the accuracy of public information materials and activities.

Appoint a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the Administrator.

Direct and monitor organizational Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.

Ensure that the Clinical Manager is available during all operating hours.

Working Environment :

Works indoors in the agency office.

Job Relationships :

Supervised by : Governing Body

Workers Supervised : All home care staff

Risk Exposure :

Low risk

Lifting Requirements :

Ability to participate in physical activity.

Ability to work for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity.

Moderate lifting.

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.