New Jersey - Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware HERC

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Regional Scheduler to work for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, located in Avenel, New Jersey. Under the guidance of the Administrator, the Regional Scheduler processes all consultation requests and related documentation for the facility. The position will interface with the Statewide Ombudsperson on concerns elevated to a state level.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:
* As the Ombudsperson, investigates and problem solves issues raised by inmates, family, friends and /or advocates concerning issues related to medical, and/or dental treatment at the facility.
* Develops monthly grievance reports.
* Monitors, reviews and maintains the Inmate Eligibility System to insure that the information contained in the database is accurate and up-to-date daily.
* Follows up with discharge planning with attending physician and Physician I (Site Medical Director).
* Works closely with CMS physician advisors and Medical Directors Council to update and maintain policies according to industry standards.
* Maintains daily work logs that summarize activity for monthly and yearly reports.

* High School graduate required.
* Minimum of three (3) years of medical office or hospital experience including medical records clerical duties.
* Experience maintaining confidential relationships.

Typing, ability to work at varying computer workstations provided by the Department of Corrections in shared office environments, ability to speak clearly and write proficiently is essential, extensive reading required, extended sitting is required, intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities, ability to move from unit to unit within correctional facilities, frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls, manual dexterity and mobility for charting, lifting up to 50 pounds, hearing and sight are essential, ability to speak clearly is required, may be required to travel within the state, ability to implement Universal Precautions and Safety Precautions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.