Correctional Health Assistant

Salary : $57,815.06 - $69,378.07 Annually

Location : VA 24541, VA

Job Type : Full Time Non Exempt Salary

Job Number : 1002325

Department : Police Department

Division : Adult Detention

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Assists the doctor to ensure health and wellbeing of each inmate at Adult Detention Center (ADC). Completes an Intake Screening for each new inmate to include utilizing medical diagnostic forms and equipment. Conducts daily sick call. Sets up inmates with pre-existing conditions and complaints to meet the doctor. Provides first aid care and follow up with facility or outside doctor in case of accidents and emergencies. Completes weekly screenings for inmates in segregation status. Remains on watch for inmates who might be malingering. Maintains medical files of each inmate seen. Screens kitchen workers.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Performs medical screenings by performing a physical assessment,including TB testing of each new inmate; reviewing assessment done by intake officer; investigating any problems found and determining best course of action to deal with it; and performing weekly assessment of inmates in segregation status.

Assists the facility doctor by helping the doctor with medical procedures; routinely giving oral history to physician; checking patient vital signs; assisting with minor surgical procedures; ordering and setting up medication; scheduling outside consults; and providing prescribed treatment.

Sets up and delivers prescribed medicine by reviewing doctor's orders for accuracy; ordering new medicine; ordering refills per doctor's orders; setting up over the counter medicines and maintaining inventories; and ensuring each prescription is added to the computer for delivery reports to be done.

Acts as facility liaison with medical providers by scheduling outside medical runs for all applicableinmates; providing transports when shifts are unable to do them; and ensuring orders of outside providers are carried out including prescriptions and further treatment.

Initiates emergency treatments of inmates by responding to medical emergencies; being on call for emergencies; delivering available first aid; and sending inmates to appropriate follow up care.

Takes an active role to ensure that shifts are trained in first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Associate's Degree, with knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature, from a college, vocational or technical school; and two to four years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications / Licenses

EMT, or the equivalent or higher medical certification

Jailor Certification and general instructor certification, by The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

First Aid / CPR Bloodborne Pathogens instructor certification

Job Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others

Reading

Intermediate : Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses.

Writing

Intermediate : Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

Basic : Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills

made and / or recommended. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Independence and Decision-Making

Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and / or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary / fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

Accident Insurance

The City provides optional off the job accident insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides reimbursement for treatments associated with a wide array of accidents and injuries, and is available for immediate family members. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Annual Leave

Employees accrue annual leave hours based on the length of time they work for the City and their duty cycle. Hours are accrued on a semi monthly pay cycle. Employees are not eligible to use annual leave hours during their first six months of employment.

Critical Illness

The City provides optional critical illness insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a lump sum benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with a covered illness. Examples include heart attack, stroke, coronary atery by-pass surgery, and so on. Premiums are based on age and tobacco use. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Cancer Benefit

The City provides optional cancer insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with cancer and provides a benefit during cancer treatments. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Deferred Compensation

The City of Danville offers a 457 plan to employees, which provides an opportunity to set aside a portion of your salary for retirement. Income taxes are not paid on the money your defer until you retire and start using it or leave the City. Enrollment in this plan is optional.

Dental Insurance

Employees have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance through Delta Dental.There is an option of a Low PPO plan or a High PPO plan, and coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees have the option of having their paycheck directly deposited into your financial checking and / or savings account each pay period. Employees may select up to three accounts at the same or different financial institutions for direct deposit.

Disability Insurance

Employees are given the option of selecting Short-term and / or Long-term disability insurance programs through The Standard for protection in the event that they become disabled through a non-work related injury. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees and their dependent family members are eligible to use the City of Danville's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Sentara Health. The EAP offers free and confidential counseling services to help employees and their dependants deal with serious problems in their lives such as family or marital disputes, problems with alcohol and / or drug abuse, emotional illness, financial or legal worries, or difficulties with stress on the job. In addition to counseling services, the EAP also provides free legal, financial, and Identity Theft guidance.

Employee Health and Wellness Center

Employees and eligible dependents have access to the CareTeam Health and Wellness Center, which offers high-quality convenient medical care for an extremely low cost- sometimes it is free! City employees have dedicated nurse practitioners that provides primary care, lab services, chronic disease management, health and wellness coaching, and a variety of other things.

Flexible Spending Account

Employees have the option of participating in the flexible spending account (FSA). The FSA allows employees to select a set amount of money to be withheld from their paychecks each pay period for a year to cover certain medical and child care expenses. This money is deducted before taxes are calculated. Money put into the FSA is accessible to the employee through a debit card or through reimbursement.

Health Insurance

The City of Danville is self-insured and offers medical and prescription drug coverage through Gateway Health. This coverage is offered to employees and their dependents. The City pays a portion of the health insurance premiums and the employee pays a portion. Employees have the choice between a traditional PPO plan and two high deductible plans (HDHP). HDHP have an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Holidays

The City of Danville offers the following paid holidays : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, 1 / 2 day Day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, George Washington Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Your Birthday

Retirement System

After five years of employment with the City of Danville, employees are vested in the City's Employees' Retirement System (ERS). ERS is a defined benefit retirement plan with the purpose of providing retirement, disability, and death-in-service benefits. Contributions by employee are mandatory.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is a privilege granted to all full-time employees. Sick leave is accrued on a semi monthly basis.

Term Life Insurance

The City of Danville offers optional group term life insurance benefits to employees through The Standard. The amount of death benefit is the employee's annual salary doubled and rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Double indemnity (twice the death benefit) is provided for death by accident. The cost of this benefit is divided equally between the City and the employee, which means that the City pays one-half of the premium and the employee pays one-half of the premium.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City of Danville recognizes the value of educational training, and therefore, provides limited financial reimbursement to employees taking eligible course on their own time. Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement after their first six months of employment.

Vision Insurance

Employees have the option of enrolling in vision insurance through BlueView Vision. Coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.

Universal Life Insurance

The City offers optional universal life insurance benefits to employees through Allstate. Employees can select a benefit amount. Premiums are based on an employee's age and tobacco use. Coverage can be selected for an employee's spouse and children.

The schedule for this position requires occasional weekends and varied hours of work to meet the needs of the facility,. The schedule is 40 hours per week with scheduled discussed more at interview. Please answer yes or no if this presents a problem for you.

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Salary : $57,815 - $69,378