CDOC Medical Records Tech II - Scheduler - (Colorado Springs)

About the position The CDOC Medical Records Tech II - Scheduler position is a full-time role responsible for providing specialized medical scheduling and arranging transportation for medical care for offenders within the Department of Corrections. This position involves coordinating on-site and off-site medical appointments, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and serving as a liaison between various healthcare providers and the correctional facility. The role supports the Medical Scheduling Unit by performing administrative duties and safeguarding the privacy of inmate medical information. Responsibilities • Provide specialized medical scheduling for offenders within the Department of Corrections. , • Arrange transportation for medical care, including inpatient hospitalizations and security arrangements. , • Evaluate referrals for medical services and determine appropriate scheduling solutions. , • Review individual offender medical data to schedule appointments at on-site and off-site facilities. , • Serve as a liaison to guide healthcare providers to ensure offenders receive appropriate medical treatment. , • Prepare and provide reports documenting scheduling problems and solutions. , • Provide technical assistance regarding the scheduling process and electronic medical scheduling program. Requirements • Two years of full-time experience in a healthcare setting and maintenance of protected health information in the medical record. , • Education/certification in medical records, health information, medical assistant, or medical billing and coding can substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. , • Excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking, and administrative skills. , • Ability to read and comprehend the English language and communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. , • Proficient in HIPAA compliance and Microsoft Word and Excel. , • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and experience with electronic health records and scheduling applications. Nice-to-haves • Experience as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Health Information Technician. , • Experience with scheduling medical appointments with multiple agencies and providers via electronic medical record. , • Experience working in a correctional environment. Benefits • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system. , • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. , • Medical and dental health plans. , • Short and long term disability coverage. , • Paid life insurance. , • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave. , • Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more. Apply tot his job