Health Services Assistant

U.S. Department of Justice; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice corrections professionals work to foster a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing inmates for successful reentry into our communities.

As a Federal employee, you will handle budget, medical and administrative documents, prioritize tasks, prepare and consolidate reports, and coordinate with the Health Services Department and contractors for medical care and scheduling. Maintains security duties as part of institutional responsibilities.

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

• Responsible for processing budget, medical and other administrative documents, to include updating, maintaining, researching, inventorying and filing records.
• Responsible for prioritizing assigned tasks, soliciting feedback, preparing and consolidating reports and retrieving and maintaining records for two cost centers and monthly accruals.
• Assists with technical and analytical tasks involving complex medical material procurement.
• Serves as a liaison between the Financial Management Department and the Health Services Department.
• Serves as a contact person in dealing with community hospitals and contract consultants relating to the Health Services Department billing, and scheduling of patient appointments and procedures, and tracking outside medical contractor time sheets.
• The liaison for outside institutions and medical facilities regarding obtaining medical information and medical care for inmates, to include scheduling, establishing priority, securing approval, arranging transportation, and coordinating routine and emergency medical transfers with institution officials and receiving institutions.
• Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: