Behavioral Health Clerk at Naphcare, Inc.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical records management, Medical terminology, Microsoft suite, Data entry, Appointment scheduling, Administrative support, Clerical tasks, Communication, Confidentiality, Record keeping, Reporting, Patient coordination, Stress management, Professionalism

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview NaphCare is hiring a Behavioral Health Clerk, to join our team of medical professionals in the Montgomery Women's Facility in Montgomery, AL. As a Correctional Mental Clerk, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide essential administrative and clerical support within the facility's mental health department. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs. Responsibilities The Mental Health Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the mental health department. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to: Maintaining and organizing patient health records, including initiating, updating, and managing files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Coordinating and scheduling mental health appointments, including both on-site and off-site appointments, and managing appointment books or calendars Answering phones, taking messages, and directing calls to appropriate staff, and communicating with various departments, agencies, and individuals as needed Assisting with the coordination of care for patients, including referrals for specialty services, inpatient care, and discharge planning Maintaining patient databases, generating reports, and entering data into relevant systems, such as electronic health records or spreadsheets Performing general clerical tasks, such as typing correspondence, filing documents, and ordering office supplies Adhering to all security protocols and procedures within the correctional facility, including obtaining security clearances. Qualifications Experience / Requirements / Qualifications Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Experience in a medical office or healthcare setting, particularly in medical records or with medical terminology, is preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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 Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clerk provides essential administrative and clerical support to the mental health department within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include maintaining patient health records, scheduling appointments, managing databases, and coordinating patient care.