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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme S. Bottke
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as a Patient Navigator II at Range 27, Step C, effective upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are in the FY 25/26 Budget Unit 40251, and the salary for the position at Range 27, Step C is $26.73/hour.
Background Information:
The applicant has fourteen (14) years of relevant medical assisting experience in both primary care and specialty care facilities, which gives her a broader knowledge base. Five (5) of her fourteen (14) years of experience has been as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
The Department has multiple vacancies for this position, which has a negative impact on clinic operations, and patient care. In the past nine months, TCHSA has extended five (5) Conditional Offers of Employment, in which all but one have declined. If the request is not approved, the County will lose the opportunity to hire a highly qualified candidate in this difficult to fill position.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and agrees with placement at Salary Range 27, Step C upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.