Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Gambier, Ohio
Job no: 493067
Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of Associate Director for Health Services. The Associate Director of Health Services leads a dynamic team of administrative and clinical staff including front desk, staff nurses, advanced practice providers and collaborating physicians to achieve the mission of the Cox Health & Counseling Center -"Providing compassionate care and empowering students to best manage their own health in preparation for life after Kenyon". Kenyon College is very focused on wellness as part of our strategic plan,
Foundations for Kenyon's Third Century, and this position will be important in that effort. This twelve-month role is primarily administrative and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of student health services for a diverse student population. The Associate Director will establish the benchmarks of successful student care, develop (& regularly review) policies and procedures with our providers to ensure best practices of health care are being used in our student care model, coordinate immunization compliance activities with Cox Center & campus partners, introduce a Health Services nurse triage line, intentionally build bridges with community medical providers, and participate in various committees across campus. This position reports to the Senior Director of Wellness and serves on the Cox Center leadership team with the Associate Directors of Counseling and Health Promotion and the Administrative Coordinator. This position is an integral member of the Division of Student Affairs.
● Manage Health Services including but not limited to clinical care logistics, patient referral & pre-authorization oversight and management of the business process improvement activities in PyraMED, and supervising four clinical staff.
● Comply with all Federal, State, and College policies including but not limited to student confidentiality and release of protected health information.
● Establish and maintain health policies and procedures which ensure compliance with University, state board and American College Health Association best practices for student care.
● Develop and evolve clinical quality assurance and control initiatives.
● Oversight of diagnostic laboratory/laboratories including obtaining reports ordered by providers and timely patient notification of the results to the students.
● Establish, maintain and at times provide in-service regular training and professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills sets and help to maintain licensure.
● Manage and monitor immunization compliance of first-year and incoming students; other students as needed.
● Periodically review health forms for all incoming students with other members of the Cox Center leadership team.(i.e. health history, immunizations, athletic physicals, intake, referrals, etc.).
● Work with the Senior Director of Wellness and the Accounting Division to annually review the College's Student Health Insurance program.
● Develop and maintain appropriate, professional relationships with part-time physicians and advanced practice providers.
● Build and maintain an appropriate referral network of physicians in the community.
● Serving as the Health Services primary point of contact for patients (except for scheduling), off campus providers, pharmacies, and community healthcare partners.
● Work collaboratively and consultatively with the staff in Counseling Services, Health Promotion, Athletics/Fitness/ Recreation, Housing & Residential Life, Campus Safety, ODEI (Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), the Student Affairs Deans, Global Engagement, Student Accessibility & Support Services, Campus Life/ Student Rights & Responsibilities and other campus partners, as needed to support the medical care of students.
● Work with various departments to assist with student leader training.
● Coordinate the periodic review and updating of all forms needed for health history, immunizations, athletic physicals, intake, etc.
● Remain current in the field of health services through active participation in professional organizations.
● Participate in hiring and performance evaluations of health services staff.
● Attend Student Affairs Division meetings as appropriate.
Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
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Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.
Advertised: 15 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled