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Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Health Services Specialist II performs basic and intermediate 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 clinical assessments, specimen collection, disbursing medications, and referring to the mid-level provider or doctor if necessary. Performs point-of-care diagnostic testing on inmates to determine health status. 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 and consults providers 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. Performs administrative duties of department, including sending and receiving information such as medical records, inventorying supplies, speaking with concerned family members, and any other duties requested. 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. Administers injections, infusions and immunizations. Provides wound care. 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 required. Certification as a Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse and a minimum of two years of experience in a related field is required; or, a Certified Medical Assistant or current Emergency Medical Technician certification and a minimum of five years of experience in a related field is 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 To ensure the proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. Nurses and paramedics are preferred. Closing Date/Time: Continuous