University of Texas Medical Branch - Dilley, TX
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About the position
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This position provides diversified administrative, clerical, and technical assistance/service, as well as supportive, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical areas within a correctional healthcare facility. Responsibilities include electronic information systems management, medical records processing, delegated medical tasking, and materials inventory/procurement activities, all performed in accordance with the standards, policies, procedures, and security considerations of UTMB CMC and TDCJ.
Responsibilities
- Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special administrative analyses.
- Performs facility administrative support tasks including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
- Executes complex administrative support duties involving independent judgment and supervision.
- Operates data entry system for entry, tracking, and reporting.
- Retrieves and maintains a tracking system for all medical record charts located in the facility.
- Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, and files records and forms upon completion of use.
- Receives, stores, distributes, and inventories materials including narcotic-based medicines and medical supplies.
- Maintains proper inventory levels and stock records in a facility supply storeroom or warehouse.
- Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff, including obtaining vital signs and collecting specimens.
- Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent education.
- Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
- BLS-HP certification required.
