at Harvey County in Newton, Kansas, United States
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:
Assistant Director – Health
Pay Grade:
100
Department:
Health
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Director
Revision Date:
6/10/24
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting the Director in managing, organizing and coordinating all Health Department activities. Responsible for developing staff and maintaining compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws in the delivering of community health and related services to the residents of Harvey County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
Responsible for fostering a work culture that aligns with the values of the County; provides leadership in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.Implements the goals and objectives for various Departmental operations; specifically clinically-based operations.Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Audits work on a regular basis to ensure adherence to pertinent regulations. Directs staff on complex work and interpreting the application of policy and procedure.Directs the work of and manages assigned clinical staff. Assists in interviews and selection of Department’s new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing development needs. Provides coaching, counseling, and mentoring to allow for optimal performance. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations, and performs disciplinary action. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, and discharge.Researches, recommends, develops and implements policy and procedures for operational effectiveness, sustainability, and safety. Monitors operations for efficient and effective application of Department policies, procedures and standards.Communicates, in consultation with Director, with Medical Director/Public Health Officer for standing orders, disease outbreak, and other clinical issues.Develops work plans and strategies to meet Department needs, both short term and long term; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success. Ensures clear direction, proper implementation and Department conforms to legal requirements.Gathers, interprets, prepares, and presents data for quality improvement studies and reports; identifies, recommends, and implements continued improvement initiatives. Recommends priority health areas for research to Information/Community Outreach Specialist.Serves as electronic health record/billing system (EHR) administrator. Responsible for incorporating EHR changes as they are integrated into the department. Assists in the development of the annual department budget, providing budgetary requests for operational and capital needs. Monitors budget throughout the year. Assists Director with daily operations where needed and ensures the Department continues to function in the absence of Director. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems,
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Posting:
13537727
Posted On:
Apr 03, 2026
Updated On:
Apr 03, 2026
