Correctional Clinical Associate (CCA) - Hightower Unit

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 within a correctional healthcare facility through electronic information systems management, medical records processing, or materials inventory/procurement activities.

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.
• Maintains all logs, internal and external, to assure compliance with Policy and Standard Operating Procedure.
• 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.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.