CDOC Health Care Tech I / Medical Assistant - (Denver)

State Of Colorado • Denver, CO

387d • $40,908 - $57,276

About The Position

The CDOC Health Care Tech I / Medical Assistant position in Denver, Colorado, involves providing routine support services and clinical tasks for incarcerated offenders in various settings, including outpatient clinics and telehealth. The role requires working shifts that may include weekends and holidays, and it emphasizes the importance of safety and security in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program with Certification or Registration or Medication Aide Certificate or License
• Ability to effectively treat inmate patients in various settings
• Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content
• Excellent discernment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing medical assistance in a correctional environment
• Intravenous Certification
• Phlebotomy trained and certified
• Long term and acute care experience
• Telehealth experience

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to telehealth providers by scheduling medical appointments and documenting medical histories and vital signs.
• Assist healthcare professionals with minor medical and surgical procedures.
• Administer medications as per training and DOC guidelines.
• Perform clinical support services, including answering phones and maintaining medical supplies.
• Coordinate grievances and maintain patient education materials.
• Observe and report on the physical and emotional conditions of inmates during medical evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with all necessary contacts within DOC and outside agencies.
• Ensure safety and security in the clinical environment by monitoring sensitive items.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities
• Strong retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and Dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED