HUC, CF Rotating Correctional Health Dtwn at University Medical Center of El Paso – El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

Performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing. compiles, processes and maintains medical records of detention facility patients consistent with medical, regulatory and federal/state requirements. Assures correct assignment of medical records numbers, retrieves medical records and/or lab reports for providers. Collects patient information, sorts and files reports. Updates record deficiency information, scans non-electronic document and maintains record keeping area. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team within the confines of a jail or detention facility.

Required Skills:

1. Ability to use multi-line telephone.


2. Professional verbal and written communication skills.


3. Ability to prioritize and multi-task.


4. Possesses basic computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology.


5. Organizational and problem-solving skills.


6. Flexible and able to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive on change.


7. Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations in a courteous manner.


8. Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.


9. Skillful in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.


10. Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.


11. Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.


12. Clerical, word processing and office skills.


13. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.


14. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Experience:

Work Experience

Health Unit Coordinator experience in a Correctional Facility preferred.

Education and Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications National Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred.

Certificate of completion of an approved/accredited Health Unit Coordinator program or

completion of the UMC HUC Training Program within 6 months from date of hire.

Other Requirements

Pre Employment Drug Screening, Background Screening and Security Clearance required.