Accreditation Specialist - Full Time
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring an Accreditation Specialist to join our team of medical professionals in the Pueblo County Detention Center in Pueblo, Colorado. ay rates range from $17.10-$18.05 per hour. Pay rates range per hour based on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience. As a Correctional Accreditation Specialist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs. New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED); two years college, preferred
- Ability to obtain CPR certification
- Must be proficient utilizing Microsoft Office suite of products
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Receive and route visitors and inquiries and issues to the appropriate staff
- Transmit correspondence and medical records via mail, email or fax
- Perform various clerical and administrative functions, including ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies and sorting and distribute all mail and interoffice correspondence
- Perform bookkeeping duties, such as preparation of expense reports and maintaining petty cash and receipts
- Transmit and maintain all medical claims and all subpoenas and/or medical record requests as required
- Assist the HSA and DON with recruiting efforts, credentialing, scheduling interviews, and processing new hire documentation
- Utilization management to include processing offsite referrals, appointments, patient registrations and transport requests
- Gather and maintain documentation required for all accreditation surveys
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
