Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	UCHC Regional Scheduler NSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison
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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. 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.
Posting Summary	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: * As the Ombudsperson, investigates and problem solves issues raised by inmates, family, friends and /or advocates concerning issues related to medical, and/or dental treatment at the facility. * Develops monthly grievance reports. * Monitors, reviews and maintains the Inmate Eligibility System to insure that the information contained in the database is accurate and up-to-date daily. * Follows up with discharge planning with attending physician and Physician I (Site Medical Director). * Works closely with CMS physician advisors and Medical Directors Council to update and maintain policies according to industry standards. * Maintains daily work logs that summarize activity for monthly and yearly reports.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Fully onsite
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	1475
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	19.350
Annual Mid Range Salary	19.850
Annual Maximum Salary	20.450
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

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	* Requires a working knowledge of medical terminology. Experience maintaining confidential relationships. * Demonstrated ability in providing quality customer service. * Computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook is preferred. * Some college preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Typing, ability to work at varying computer workstations provided by the Department of Corrections in shared office environments, ability to speak clearly and write proficiently is essential, extensive reading required, extended sitting is required, intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities, ability to move from unit to unit within correctional facilities, frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls, manual dexterity and mobility for charting, lifting up to 50 pounds, hearing and sight are essential, ability to speak clearly is required, may be required to travel within the state, ability to implement Universal Precautions and Safety Precautions.
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0815
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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