What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Coordinator position at Grayson County Department of Juvenile Services?
Duties:
The successful applicant will coordinate health services to youth
under the care of the Department. These services will take place in a
secure and non‐secure juvenile setting. The work involves coordinating and providing services of an assigned clinic including obtaining personal and routine medical information from youth and families, write and carry our orders according to a physician's protocol, administering medications, vaccinations, conducting TB testing as needed, and counseling adolescents on proper hygiene and health practices. The applicant should also possess the ability to organize immunization clinics, schedule medical appointments, order and stock medication, administer direct observation therapy outside of a clinic setting, preparing and maintaining a variety of records pertaining to youth, and communicate with local medical providers, pharmacies, parents, colleagues and school nurses/officials. Must be able to multi-task, work individually, and work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be credentialed as a nurse, nurse practitioner, medical or nursing care assistant, emergency medical technician or others who by virtue of their education, credentials, and experience, are permitted by law to evaluate and care for patients.
- Experience working with at risk youth preferred, but not required.
Official application must be submitted for consideration for an interview at: https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/hr.openings
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person