State of South Dakota · 1 month ago
Clinical Senior Secretary (RCCF)
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$19/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expThe State of South Dakota is hiring for the Department of Corrections, seeking a Clinical Senior Secretary to manage health records and medical appointment scheduling. The role requires maintaining compliance with legal requirements and ensuring the privacy of offenders' medical information.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Safeguard and protect the offender’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with state, federal and HIPAA regulations
Manage requests utilizing a wide variety of applications for medical record information from offenders, third party payers and others
Process requests in a timely and efficient manner within established timeline standards, maintaining quality and accuracy
Determine validity of requests for release of confidential health care information
Executes, copies and distributes the release of clinical information from health records
Request clinical information from other agencies
Prepare billing memorandums for medical release services rendered
Explain procedure and legal requirements for release of information to offenders and others including a release of information for continuity of care
Track all released and requested private health information
Schedule outside medical appointments for offenders at all DOC facilities per clinical guidelines
Resolve any scheduling conflicts
Provide general office support as needed
Qualification
Required
Applicant must have, at a minimum, a high school diploma and one year of full-time experience with scheduling, data entry, scanning, and maintenance of protected health information
Excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking and administrative skills
Ability to read and comprehend the English language
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
Individual must be thorough, detail oriented and have the ability to work independently
Individual must be proficient in HIPAA compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Experience with electronic health records, pdf files, scanners, and computers
Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired
Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines – this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam
Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following: lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
Preferred
Experience using policy to release protected health information (PHI) to stake holders with legal requests
Experience with Medical Billing & Coding
Experience with electronic health records
Experience working in a correctional environment
Benefits
$0 premium employee health insurance option
Eleven paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
Dental
Vision
Other insurance options
Retirement benefits
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Snow
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Simmons
Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services
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