Job Duties
Provides administrative and programmatic support to the Health Services Unit (HSU) in support of the unit and agency mission.
Updates and maintains records, files, and automated databases.
Maintains institutional mental health records in compliance with Institutional Operating Procedures and medical protocols.
Assists with scheduling mental health and therapy sessions and/or programs for inmates.
Prepares copies of relevant documentation, maintains files, emails documentation, and answers telephone calls for the Medical Unit.
Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Demonstrated ability to research and analyze data in order to reach logical conclusions and prepare routine reports
2. Experience providing customer service and administrative support to include word processing, filing, and other related duties in a professional office setting
Additional Considerations
3. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret legal documents and release/discharge documents
4. Administrative experience in a healthcare, criminal justice, court, or law office setting
5. Previous clerical experience in a medical environment
6. Working knowledge of medical terminology and experience with medical records
7. Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain automated and manual filing systems
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: James Ritchie
Phone: 804-588-2356
Email: Applications submitted via email not accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.