Administrative Assistant (AA) - Full Time Days

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an Administrative Assistant (AA ) to join our team of medical professionals in the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona.

As a Correctional AA , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant plays a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Administrative Duties:

Receive and route visitors and inquiries and issues to the appropriate staff

Transmit correspondence and medical records via mail, email or fax

Perform various clerical and administrative functions, including ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies and sorting and distribute all mail and interoffice correspondence

Perform bookkeeping duties, such as preparation of expense reports and maintaining petty cash and receipts

Transmit and maintain all medical claims and all subpoenas and/or medical record requests as required

Assist the HSA and DON with recruiting efforts, credentialing, scheduling interviews, and processing new hire documentation

Utilization management to include processing offsite referrals, appointments, patient registrations and transport requests

Gather and maintain documentation required for all accreditation surveys

Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED); two years college, preferred

Must have a current BLS through the American Heart Association

Must be proficient utilizing Microsoft Office suite of products

Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!

Lowest Cost Benefits!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance at no cost to the employee

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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