Correctional Clinical Assoc
About The Position
Correctional Managed Care works to address the healthcare needs of underserved populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The Correctional Clinical Associate provides diversified administrative, clerical, and technical assistance within a correctional healthcare facility. Duties may involve electronic information systems, medical records processing, materials inventory and procurement, and medically delegated clinic tasks, depending on the needs of the assigned area. The role may include administrative support such as data entry, reporting, correspondence, filing, mail, and faxing; medical record retrieval, tracking, review, and filing; receiving, storing, distributing, and inventorying supplies and materials; and tasks delegated by physicians under RN supervision. The position is based within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year of related experience in administrative support, medical, business, or an applicable related field.
- Security clearance is required.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Responsibilities
- Operate computers and data-entry systems to enter, track, and report data; generate reports; draft routine correspondence; and prepare administrative analyses.
- Perform facility administrative support tasks, including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
- Carry out administrative support duties requiring independent judgment under general direction and supervision.
- Retrieve and maintain tracking systems for medical record charts at the facility.
- Review medical records for completeness and accuracy, and file records and forms after use.
- Maintain internal and external logs to support compliance with policies and standard operating procedures.
- Receive, store, distribute, and inventory materials, including narcotic-based medicines and medical supplies.
- Maintain inventory levels and stock records in a facility storeroom or warehouse.
- Fill requisitions, work orders, and supply requests; return expired or unused supplies to vendors for credit.
- Maintain facility equipment and execute work orders as necessary.
- Perform tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff.
- Demonstrate competency in basic clinic tasks described in the approved Competency Based Orientation Tool.
- Follow the department’s established internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
