Requisition No : 828920

Agency : Department of Health

Working Title : OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64958438 1

Pay Plan : Temp

Position Number : 64958438

Salary : $19.75 - $20.00 / hour

Posting Closing Date : 05 / 21 / 2024

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.

Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities :

• Health Support
• Provides Spanish translation to clients with limited English proficiency.
• Prepares client for clinic visit; performs measurements for height, weight, temperature, medical history, and enters the information into the client’s chart.
• Assists physicians with patient care, treatments and procedures; Sets up trays and instruments for procedures, passes instruments.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and stores equipment after procedure.
• Assists with client routing in the clinic area. Maintains optimum clinic flow by preparing exam rooms and directing clients to various stations.

Identifies problems and seeks solutions in concert with clinic staff.

Assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies, checks supplies in lab, work-up area, and exam rooms daily, makes a list of items needed and restocks labs, work-up area, and exam rooms as necessary.

Monitors patient education material supplies and replenishes supply as needed before and during clinic sessions. Maintains a clean and safe work environment by conducting routine checks of equipment and cleaning equipment in the lab, work-up area, and exam rooms.

• Laboratory support services per protocol, or as instructed by provider, supervisor and / or professional staff, as needed.

assists in labeling and processing specimens obtained by providers.

• Performs in-house laboratory testing; including Venipunctures, urinalysis, hemoglobin, and pregnancy tests as needed.
• Prepares laboratory specimens for Ringling, State Lab and commercial laboratory.
• Anticipates and communicates deficiencies with supervisor.
• Prepares and submits reports needed for state program requirements.
• Assists STD Clinicians with PrEP and nPEP treatments and reports.
• Clerical support
• Admissions
• Monitor the admission processes ensuring adequate staffing and flow.
• Update the computer database with the current demographic and personal information and insurance information.
• Ensure that the proper documentation is obtained from the patient including :
• Consent for Treatment form
• HIPPA forms
• Driver’s License
• Social Security card
• Insurance cards (if applicable)
• Validates patient eligibility using FMMIS, and the HMO websites to ensure current doctor coverage.
• Ensures proper forms and labeling are completed and sent into clinic.
• Appointments
• Uses the HMS system to appoint appropriate time slots to patients.
• Verifies all demographic and insurance information before securing appointment slot.
• Assists appointment clerk when backed up or overflow.
• Other Duties
• Submits timesheets in Peoples’ First timely each pay period.
• Enters EARS into the HMS system timely, within the 7day allotted time period.
• Reads and utilizes e-mail daily to ensure proper communication between supervisor and co-workers on work related issues.
• Participates in unit Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure quality assurance of primary care services.
• Attends and participates in unit, division, and agency staff meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of clinic processes
• Ability to perform phlebotomy
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills

Qualifications : Minimum

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED
• English / Spanish bilingual
• One year or more of experience as a Medical Assistant
• One year or more of experience in phlebotomy

Preferred

• Certification as a Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants, The American Medical Technologists, or the National Center for Competency Testing
• One or more years of experience using electronic health records

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values :

Mission :

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision :

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values :

I nnovation : We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration : We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability : We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness : We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence : We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work :

William L. Little Health & Human Services Building

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available :

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and / or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Please be advised :

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and / or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

For more information, please visit the SSS website : http : / / www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.

E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and / or expertise.

Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration : (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).

Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.

0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Last updated : 2024-05-08