Director Loose Leaf Filing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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).

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide diversified administrative, clerical, and technical assistance/service, as well as supportive, age specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area within a correctional healthcare facility through electronic information systems management, medical records processing, delegated medical tasking, or materials inventory/procurement activities. Performs functions based upon the appropriate standards, policies and procedures, and security considerations of UTMB CMC and TDCJ.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position may perform any of, or potentially all of, the following functions based on the specific needs of assigned area:

Administrative Functions:

• Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special administrative analyses.
• Performs facility administrative support tasks including but not limited to filing, mail functions, faxing and typing correspondence.
• Executes some degree of complex administrative support duties involving the exercise of independent judgment giving general directions and supervision.
• Operates data entry system for entry, tracking and reporting.
• Performs related duties as required.

Medical Record Functions:

• Retrieves and maintains a tracking system for all medical record charts located on the facility
• Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, and files records and forms upon completion of use.
• Files medical records and loose-leaf record elements (x-rays, copies, etc.) upon completion of use.
• Performs related duties as required.

Materials Management Functions:

• Receives, stores, distributes and inventories materials including but not limited to narcotic-based medicines and medical supplies.
• Maintains proper inventory levels and stock records in a facility supply storeroom or warehouse.
• Fills requisitions, work orders and supplies requests, returning expired/unused supplies to vendors for credit.
• Maintains facility equipment and executes work orders as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.

Medically Delegated Functions:

• Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff.
• Demonstrates competency to perform basic clinic type tasks outlined in approved the Competency Based Orientation Tool.
• Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment and related supplies. Mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION:

• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
• Rotating shifts may be required.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.
• Administrative/clinical office setting within a correctional facility.
• Responsible for design/execution/effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.

 Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.