Denton County
Health Services Specialist II - Jail Health
$23.02 - $26.70 Hourly
$1,841.54 - $2,136.18 Biweekly
$47,880.00 - $55,540.80 Annually
Denton, TX
Full-Time Non-Exempt
18-077
Health Department
Public Health - Jail Health - 01.6015
04/25/2018
Continuous
$23.02 - $26.70 Hourly
$1,841.54 - $2,136.18 Biweekly
$47,880.00 - $55,540.80 Annually
Denton, TX
Full-Time Non-Exempt
18-077
Health Department
Public Health - Jail Health - 01.6015
04/25/2018
Continuous
Description
- THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.The Health Services Specialist II performs basic medical procedures and specialized detention work in the care and security of inmates to ensure their constitutional rights and welfare are safeguarded in the County Jail. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls or requests in the County Jail, performing medical screenings, performing patient chart documentation duties, and distributing medications as prescribed.
Examples of Duties
Performs medical procedures on inmates including taking vital signs, drawing blood, giving medications, and referring to doctor if necessary.
Performs various tests on inmates to determine health status, including tests for strep throat, TB, blood sugar levels, and urine dips.
Performs medical screenings on inmates and charts all findings; maintains files and records as needed; creates patient charts and charts documentation of orders and actions taken.
Assists physicians and calls physicians for necessary medical information as needed.
Ensures that the infirmary is kept clean and neat; ensures that all medical equipment is in proper working order.
Oversees administrative duties of department, including sending and receiving information such as medical records, scheduling doctor's appointments, scheduling interviews, purchasing supplies, preparing the budget, ensuring proper file maintenance, creating reports, processing medical claims, speaking with concerned family members, administering payroll, and any other duties requested.
Distributes prescribed and over the counter medications to inmates.
Monitors patient activity and movement within infirmary; monitors and supervises cleaning duties of infirmary trustees.
Screens or previews incoming phone calls and provides information compliant with department policy and procedures, or refers callers to appropriate personnel or agencies; records and routes messages for department personnel when necessary.
Processes inmate billing from outside providers as necessary; ensures bill is for proper amount.
Administers shots for inmates receiving medication or immunizations.
Administers wound care for patients with lacerations, cuts, bruises, or other injuries that require medical attention.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be a United States citizen.
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum two years of experience in a related field OR Certification as a Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Possession of a valid Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Supplemental Information
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- Employer
- Denton County
- Phone
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940-349-3080
- Website
- http://www.dentoncounty.com/jobs
- Address
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401 W. Hickory, Suite 516
Denton, Texas, 76201
- Employer
- Denton County
- Phone
- 940-349-3080
- Website
- http://www.dentoncounty.com/jobs
- Address
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401 W. Hickory, Suite 516
Denton, Texas, 76201
- Health Services Specialist II - Jail Health Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below. COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please understand that your application will be rejected.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- * QUESTION 3
- Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
- * QUESTION 4
- How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university? This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have a Bachelor's degree in health promotion, counseling, social work, psychology, or sociology, or in another related field?
- * QUESTION 6
- I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgement. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
- * QUESTION 7
- Please select the years of full-time experience you have in health care or in another health related field: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
- * QUESTION 8
- Which if any, of the following counselor license(s) or certification(s) do you have? (check all that apply) All licenses and certifications must be current. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN THE "CERTIFICATES and LICENSES" FIELD OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION.
- * QUESTION 9
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * QUESTION 10
- Are you presently involved in any criminal proceedings, (i.e. required to appear in court and/or pay a fine, pay probationary fees, on probation, or deferred adjudication), for a felony or misdemeanor, excluding minor traffic violations?
- * QUESTION 11
- Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a violation of any criminal statute in any state, whether a misdemeanor or felony?
- * QUESTION 12
- If you have answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please provide the following information: List the type of arrest and/or conviction (felony or misdemeanor), the date of arrest and/or conviction, the type of arrest and/or conviction (describe the nature of the offense), and the disposition of the arrest and/or conviction (jail/prison, probation, reduced charge or dismissed) for each offense. If you responded no, to both of the previous two questions, please enter, N/A.
- * QUESTION 13
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 14
- Please provide the State of Issuance for the driver's license # provided in the previous question: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
- * QUESTION 15
- Please provide your: Driver's License #: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
- * QUESTION 16
- Please provide the Expiration Date for the driver's license # previously provided: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
- * QUESTION 17
- The county jail operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Are you willing and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays under potentially hazardous conditions?
- * QUESTION 18
- Are you a U.S. citizen?
- * QUESTION 19
- Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgement below. Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.com to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please enter N/A.
- * QUESTION 20
- I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation to include: contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please understand that your application will be rejected.
- * Required Question