Correctional Clinical Associate (CCA) - Telford Unit

UTMB Health • New Boston, TX

21h

About The Position

Correctional Managed Care works to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient 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. Depending on the needs of the assigned area, work may involve electronic information systems management, medical records processing, materials inventory and procurement, or medically delegated tasks. The position is based within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. Salary is commensurate with relevant work experience.

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

• Use personal computers and data-entry systems to enter, track, and report information; generate reports; draft routine correspondence; and develop administrative analyses.
• Perform facility administrative support tasks, including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence, and complete complex support duties requiring independent judgment under general direction and supervision.
• Retrieve and track medical record charts, review 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; fill requisitions, work orders, and supply requests; and 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 registered nurse staff, demonstrating competency in basic clinic tasks outlined in the approved Competency Based Orientation Tool.
• Adhere to departmental internal controls and reporting structure, and perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED