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Denton County requests that applicants who may need accommodations for a disability in order to complete the application process, notify the Human Resource Dept. at least 24 hours in advance of the needed accommodation at (940)349-3080. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Denton County Human Resources
401 W. Hickory, Suite 516
Denton, TX 76201
Job line #: (940)349-3090
http://dentoncounty.com/hr/

Date: February 5, 2010

CLOSING: Open Until Filled

POSITION: HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST II
ANNOUNCEMENT
NUMBER:
10-014
JOB LOCATION: Denton, TX--Jail Health
MINIMUM SALARY RANGE: $1,437.346 -  $1,667.322 Bi-weekly
DUTIES: Performs medical care 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. Employee is also responsible for performing inmate classification duties and instructing and coordinating the work of detention officers and other jail staff assisting with inmate medical services. Employee must exercise alertness and independent judgment in dealing with unusual situations. Employee is sub-ject to the usual hazards of medical and jail work, including potential exposure to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or a general equivalency diploma (GED), supplemented by training and certification  as a Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse; or two years of verifiable experience in a related healthcare environment; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to be certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education as a Jailer or Peace Officer within one (1) year of employment as provided by Denton County. 

BENEFITS: Denton County offers excellent fringe benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, a retirement system, and paid holidays.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.  RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.  TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSE INFORMATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED WHEN APPLICABLE.