Regional Scheduler UCHC NSP

Position Details Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Regional Scheduler to work at Northern State Prison, located in Newark, New Jersey. Under the guidance of the Administrator, the Regional Scheduler processes all consultation requests and related documentation for the facility. The position will interface with the Statewide Ombudsperson on concerns elevated to a state level.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• Processes all consultation request forms and related paperwork for the facilities, including but not limited to:
  • Entries of consultation requests into the Inmate Eligibility System.
  • All scheduling functions for the consultation request including those for on-site clinic appointments and for off-site appointments.
  • Arranges the appropriate transportation of patients for appointments.
• Reviews and investigates inmate grievances related to healthcare, through medical record review and personal interviews with inmates and staff. Finalizes investigation with a written report to be distributed according to policy and procedure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School graduate required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of medical office or hospital experience including medical records clerical duties.
• Experience maintaining confidential relationships.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Number: 25ST0296

Posting Open Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:
Off Campus

City:
Newark

State: NJ

Location Details:
Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ

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