Administrative Assistant

Naphcare, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,776,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

CME/edu benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV to support our medical professionals and correctional staff.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary in a correctional healthcare setting, with duties including visitor management, records handling, supplies, and coordination with HR and clinical teams. High school diploma and MS Office proficiency are required; CPR and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years college preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Pass facility background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive and route visitors and inquiries to staff.
• Transmit medical records via mail, email or fax.
• Clerical duties including supplies inventory and mail distribution.
• Bookkeeping: expense reports, petty cash and receipts.
• Process medical claims and subpoenas/record requests.
• Assist with recruiting, credentialing, scheduling interviews, and new hire docs.
• Handle offsite referrals, appointments, registrations and transport requests.
• Prepare documentation for accreditation surveys.

Skills

CPR certification

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an Administrative Assistant (AA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV.

Washoe County Jail. Salary range for this position is $24.70- $26.00 /hr.

As a Correctional AA, 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.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant 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:

Administrative Duties:

• 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

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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