Telehealth Navigator - Medical Assistant, Certified

Working Title: Telehealth NavigatorJob Class: Medical Assistant, CertifiedAgency: Corrections Dept

Job ID : 79299

Location : Stillwater

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/10/2024

Closing Date : 08/16/2024

Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

Division/Unit : Health, Recovery & Programming

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, 50-75% of the time

Salary Range: $25.03 - $32.06 / hourly; $52,262 - $66,941 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.This position performs designated duties relating to incarcerated individual diagnosis and treatment in order to assist practitioners and nurses, in a clinic setting, in the provision of general health care; and to perform related duties as assigned. This position will collaborate with a regional team of Telehealth Navigators to provide onsite technical assistance, coaching and guidance to site-based virtual health care appointments. Responsibilities include:

Manage the daily operation of Central Region telehealth clinics.

Support the Telehealth Coordinator in the scheduling, workflow, processes and protocols used to establish and maintain the use of telehealth opportunities as indicated.

Assist in maintaining the medical records system and provide technical and administrative assistance as directed.

Provide direct incarcerated individual care, as delegated by an RN and/or practitioner, ensuring that incarcerated individuals are receiving appropriate and quality care in the most efficient manner. Provide face to face education to incarcerated individuals regarding their health care needs and to promote self care, in a safe and secure environment.

This position will support telehealth clinics in the Central Region (Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Lino Lakes, Oak Park Heights, and Stillwater). The primary work location is MCF-Stillwater, but will be required to travel to MCF-Lino Lakes and Oak Park Heights for virtual health care appointments.Minimum QualificationsTo be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Completion of an approved training program in medical assisting plus certification or registration as a medical assistant by passing a national examination.

Computer experience sufficient to prepare videoconferencing equipment, complete electronic charting, and use basic computer functions such as email.

Preferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for the position:

Clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting.

Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.

Experience in specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.

Physical RequirementsThe completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).Additional RequirementsThe selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.