Mobile Integrated Healthcare Paramedic - City

$24.46 - $37.97 Hourly

Note:  The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  Benefits Overview

POSITION DESIGNATION 

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

This job classification has been designated as a cyber security sensitive job classification effective June 26, 2023, in order to comply with United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy (Version 5.9.2, 12/07/2022), 5.12 Policy Area 12 Personnel Security.  The policy requires national fingerprint-based records checks be conducted prior to granting access to criminal justice information for all personnel who have unescorted access to unencrypted Criminal Justice Information (CJI) or unescorted access to physically security locations or controlled areas (during times of CJI processing).   Employees in this job classification will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete the required CJIS Security and Privacy Training and pass the online certification test. 

JOB SUMMARY

This classification is located in the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Fire Department with the City of Oklahoma City. The Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Paramedic is responsible for providing enhanced medical services to frequent 911 callers and people with non-emergent medical complaints as part of a co-response partnership with a Behavioral Health Navigation Responder.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs emergency field patient care providing basic and advanced medical care procedures in accordance with documented protocols and practices.
• Provides non-emergency paramedic medical care to patients with non-emergent referrals and medical needs.
• Performs in-home welfare checks and assessments for patients with non-emergent referrals.
• Assists patients with scheduling appointments for medical care and provides transportation to scheduled appointments.
• Serves as an advocate for patients by assisting them with access to community services. 
• Partners with Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel and Community Health Care Providers and Services to determine patient’s medical care needs.
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