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

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform routine support services and clinical tasks for the incarcerated offenders in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, telehealth, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency interventions as indicated. This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays. The duties include but are not limited to: Provide assistance to the telehealth provider by scheduling regional medical appointments and providing medical assistance to include such activities as taking medical histories, vital signs, height and weight, and documenting appropriately; other treatments include, but are not limited to, dressing changes, suture removal, medicated nebulizer treatments, eye/ear irrigations; Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures; May administer medications if consistent with training program and completes DOC training program to administer medications; May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons; Perform all types of clinical support services necessary for the operations of a clinical unit which might include answering phones, and maintaining office equipment and supplies including forms for the clinical unit, and ordering and maintaining medical supplies for store rooms and examination rooms; Coordinate grievances by logging and mailing back responses. Complete flow sheets of all types both paper and electronic; Order and restock patient education materials in appropriate areas of the clinic. Order medications and restock medication rooms including pulling outdated medications; Observe and report to a medical provider, dentist, or mental health professional the observed physical and emotional condition of inmates including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick line sick-call and emergencies using skills and appropriate protocols; Demonstrate adequate interpersonal skills to communicate successfully in person, on the telephone, and during telehealth appointments with all necessary contacts within DOC and outside agencies; Promote and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including but not limited to counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control. May be required to travel to other facilities as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program with Certification or Registration or Medication Aide Certificate or License (a copy of your current and valid certificate/license must be attached at the time of application)
• Applicant must obtain a Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification within 180 days of hire
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
• Ability to effectively treat inmate patients on a daily basis in a variety of settings
• Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates and/or medical situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Excellent discernment and decision making skills
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details
• Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full time basis
• Must be 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application
• Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
• Swing a baton in a striking technique
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required

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 the telehealth provider by scheduling regional medical appointments and providing medical assistance to include such activities as taking medical histories, vital signs, height and weight, and documenting appropriately; other treatments include, but are not limited to, dressing changes, suture removal, medicated nebulizer treatments, eye/ear irrigations
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures
• May administer medications if consistent with training program and completes DOC training program to administer medications
• May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons
• Perform all types of clinical support services necessary for the operations of a clinical unit which might include answering phones, and maintaining office equipment and supplies including forms for the clinical unit, and ordering and maintaining medical supplies for store rooms and examination rooms
• Coordinate grievances by logging and mailing back responses
• Complete flow sheets of both paper and electronic types
• Order and restock patient education materials in appropriate areas of the clinic
• Order medications and restock medication rooms including pulling outdated medications
• Observe and report to a medical provider, dentist, or mental health professional the observed physical and emotional condition of inmates including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick line sick-call and emergencies using skills and appropriate protocols
• Demonstrate adequate interpersonal skills to communicate successfully in person, on the telephone, and during telehealth appointments with all necessary contacts within DOC and outside agencies
• Promote and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including but not limited to counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control
• May be required to travel to other facilities as needed

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED