Special Projects Coordinator - Clinical Assistant to the Medical Director

About the role

The Clinical Assistant to the Medical Director is a highly responsible administrative position involved in the management and oversight of the emergency medical services system. This position is tasked with activities including, but not limited to, quality assurance review and workflow management; medical and non-medical records management and security; development and delivery of education based upon quality assurance findings and physician direction.

Responsibilities

• Accumulates/gathers data and analyzes the data to identify inconsistencies, deviations, or other irregularities in a scientific manner.
• Reads and comprehends documents, including medical as well as cardiac monitor information, and extrapolate from those records whether the author adhered to or deviated from local protocols and acceptable medical standards.
• Designs, develops, and executes a plan to address deficiencies utilizing an independent approach for isolated problems or utilizing a broad approach to systemic problems.
• Collaborate with the county medical director/designee, and other system stakeholders to identify objectives and collaborate to improve system effectiveness.
• Prepares and delivers presentations and conduct training exercises for large groups.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, state, county, and local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting, experience as a paramedic in an advanced life support system providing prehospital response or clinical experience equivalent in an emergency care setting. Two (2) of the seven (7) years to include experience in a supervisory or training/mentoring role in which interacting with subordinates was routine.
• OR Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting, or three (3) years of experience as a paramedic in an advanced life support system providing prehospital response or clinical experience equivalent in an emergency care setting. Two (2) of the three (3) years to include experience in a supervisory or training/mentoring role in which interacting with subordinates was routine.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Knowledge of the constraints, processes, and laws in handling protected health information (PHI).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies specific to all facets of emergency medical services delivery.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and prioritize to address and resolve deficiencies or problems.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical reports and documents and extrapolate medical information/procedures.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

Skills

• Knowledge of the constraints, processes, and laws in handling protected health information (PHI).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies specific to all facets of emergency medical services delivery.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and prioritize to address and resolve deficiencies or problems.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical reports and documents and extrapolate medical information/procedures.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military Holidays

Pay

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit
• Payroll
• Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

Schedule

Sedentary work. Ability to see, hear, talk. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Environmental Demands

Inside work.

Mental Demands

• Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, legal documents, ordinances, statutes; instructions, reports, abstracts, financial reports, letters, and summaries.
• Ability to write reports, evaluations, summaries, letters, financial reports, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions.
• Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously, conversant in policies, techniques, and procedures of discipline.
• Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Ability to see, hear, talk. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to lift 20 pounds.

ADA Requirements

Sedentary work. Ability to see, hear, talk. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Required Question

• I have read and understand the above statement.
• Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
• If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
• Do you have seven (7) years of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting, experience as a paramedic in an advanced life support system providing prehospital response or clinical experience equivalent in an emergency care setting. Two (2) of the seven (7) years to include experience in a supervisory or training/mentoring role in which interacting with subordinates was routine?
• If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate your job title, where you were employed, and the number of years experience. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting, or three (3) years of experience as a paramedic in an advanced life support system providing prehospital response or clinical experience equivalent in an emergency care setting. Two (2) of the three (3) years to include experience in a supervisory or training/mentoring role in which interacting with subordinates was routine?
• If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate your job title, where you were employed, and the number of years experience. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
• How many years of experience do you possess in supervisory or training/mentoring role in which interacting with subordinates was routine?
• Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum qualifications?
• If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain in detail your comparable information. If you answered no please indicate N/A.
• If you are claiming Veteran's preference, did you attach a copy of your member 4 DD214?