Accreditation Specialist - Full Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an Accreditation Specialist to join our team of medical professionals in the Pueblo County Detention Center in Pueblo, Colorado.

ay rates range from $17.10-$18.05 per hour. Pay rates range per hour based on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience.

As a Correctional Accreditation Specialist, 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.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Responsibilities

The Accreditation Specialist 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:

Responsbilities for Accreditation Specialist:

• 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

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

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:

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