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

Salary: $3,310.00 - $4,634.00 Monthly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: CAA DEN HCT I/MED ASST 12.2023
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Denver Complex, 10900 Smith Rd., Denver, CO
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
• health plans;
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
• Wellness program, , training opportunities and more.

Who May Apply: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Position Location: This position is located in Denver, Colorado
Description of Job
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, transcribing medical orders in a timely and accurate manner, ordering 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.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED
AND
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program with Certification or Registration or Medication Aide Certificate or License (a copy of your current and valid MA certificate/license must be attached at the time of application)
Special Requirement:
Receive Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification within 180 days of hire.
Required Competencies:

• 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;
• 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;

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience providing medical assistance in a State of Colorado correctional environment;
2. Intravenous Certification;
3. Phlebotomy trained and certified;
4. Long term and acute care experience;
5. Experience as a MA in a correctional environment;
6. Telehealth experience.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Applications will be considered from non-residents of Colorado, however applicants must still meet the minimum qualifications as stated above in reference to licensure. To begin your Colorado licensure process, please refer to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Professions and Occupations at http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/contact.htm. You may also contact the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) at (303) 894-7800 or (800) 886-7675.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
For information regarding this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at or 719-226-4493.
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

• 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. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
  
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
  
• Successfully pass all modules of the 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. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.
The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.
Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
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