What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Specialist I - EMT/MA - Jail Health position at DENTON COUNTY, TX?
Job Description
DescriptionTHIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Health Services Specialist I performs basic health care tasks and specialized detention work in the care and security of inmates and detainees in the county jail or juvenile detention center. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency requests, performing medical screenings, patient chart documentation, and distributing medications as prescribed.
Examples of Duties
Handles and manages routine and sensitive correspondence, medical records, reports, billing statements, memorandums, and other documents.
Provides inmates and detainees with baseline medical assessments; provides basic health care to inmates and detainees, including both emergent and non-emergent care.
Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection for both pathology and forensic processing, assists physicians and allied care providers during patient evaluation and examination clinics.
Provides immunizations.
Distributes medications and updates related files to ensure proper documentation of administered medications.
Receives, distributes, and maintains office supply and medical supply inventories.
Arranges and coordinates inmate patient appointments with community providers; helps to ensure transportation and security procedures are followed.
Manages phone calls and inquiries from citizens or the general community, providing information as necessary or referring callers to appropriate personnel, and routing messages.
Maintains follow up care schedules and routes patient information as necessary; files related medical information as needed.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Assists with recording, entering, and posting inmate co-pay statements for collection.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be a United States citizen.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment.
High school diploma or GED and a certification as an EMT or Medical Assistant is required. A minimum one year of experience in a related field is preferred.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
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