Medical Assistant, CMC- Kyle Unit

Correctional Managed Care Position

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).

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.

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 :

Materials Management Functions :

Medically Delegated Functions :

Equipment :

Standard office equipment and related supplies. Mechanical devices.

Work Environment / Location :

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.

Required Education / Experience :

High school or equivalent. Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program. BLS-HP certification required.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.