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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Health Services Specialist I - EMT/MA - Jail Health

Denton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $60K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Health Services Specialist I to provide basic health care tasks and specialized detention work in the care and security of inmates and detainees. The role involves responding to medical requests, performing screenings, and distributing medications as prescribed.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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