What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clerk position at YesCare?
Experience & Requirements
Opportunity at Tutwiler Correctional Facility in Wetumpka, AL
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least one (1) year experience in a behavioral health care environment.
- Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Effective time management skills.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Behavioral Health Clerk with YesCare:
- Log requests for offsite and diagnostic studies.
- Maintain mental health clinic logs and ensure that appointments are scheduled according to DOC protocols.
- Assist nurses and other staff in issuing and tracking minor medical equipment (e.g. heating pads.)
- Collect data from ER logs, segregation logs, etc. for monthly QI reporting.
- Coordinate the scheduling of on-site specialty appointments (e.g. X-ray, physical therapy, medical-surgical subspecialties.)
- Answer telephone calls, take messages and make telephone calls as needed.
- Type correspondence, reports or memorandums, as needed.
- Maintains roster or appointment book based on scheduled appointments, both offsite and onsite, as needed
- Orders, receives and maintains office supplies
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.