JOB
THIS 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 juvenile detainees in the juvenile detention center. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency requests, performing medical screenings, patient chart documentation, and distributing medications as prescribed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Handles and manages routine and sensitive correspondence, medical records, reports, billing statements, memorandums, and other documents. Provides juvenile detainees with baseline medical assessments; provides basic health care to 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 juvenile detainee 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.Performs other related duties as required.
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