What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Administrator position at Preferred Care Home Health?
Summary:
The Administrator is responsible for the overall operation and services of the Home Health Agency (HHA). The Administrator organizes and directs the agency's ongoing functions and maintains ongoing liaison among the governing body/owner and the personnel.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties: (Note: Other Duties May Be Assigned)
• Oversees all programs and services of the HHA.
• Manages and is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the HHA.
• Ensures that a clinical manager is available during all operating hours.
• Ensures that the HHA employs qualified personnel including ensuring the development of personnel qualifications and policies.
• Designates a qualified alternate to assume the same responsibilities and obligations as the Administrator when the Administrator is not available. The pre-designated person must be authorized in writing by the Administrator and the governing body/owner (must be a direct employee who meets qualifications stated in Chapter 400.462 (1) F.S.). The pre-designated person may be the Clinical Manager.
• Ensures the Administrator or a pre-designated person is available during all operating hours.
• Maintains strategic and operational planning and development of the agency.
• Directs and monitors the agency’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Is designated as the Compliance Officer by the governing body/owner.
• Prepares and conducts audits for the Compliance Program.
• Monitors programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and practices as part of the Compliance Program.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews agency policies and procedures as needed and at least annually.
• Ensures the accuracy of public information materials.
• Prepares and monitors the agency’s budget and financial reports.
• Handles overall fiscal management of the agency and ensures accurate billing for care/services and agency payroll processes.
• Prepares or arranges for preparation of the agency’s annual cost report.
• Informs the governing body/owner of organizational, industry, and regulatory changes or trends.
