NaphCare is hiring an Administrative Assistant (AA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV.
Washoe County Jail. Salary range for this position is $24.70- $26.00 /hr.
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
New grads are encouraged to apply!
Requirements / Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED); two years college, preferred
- Ability to obtain CPR certification
- 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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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Two years of college
- Ability to obtain CPR certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information
- Integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the Code of Conduct and correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Pass the facility criminal background check
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform required physical tasks, including lifting or moving patients up to 50 pounds
What We Do
NaphCare provides medical and mental healthcare services to jails and prisons. Founded in 1989, the company delivers correctional healthcare, technology, and administrative solutions for government agencies, including proactive care, pharmacy, dialysis, telehealth, medication-assisted treatment, electronic health records, patient portals, claims processing, specialty provider networks, and scheduling. Its mission is to improve and save lives in corrections through excellence and innovation.
