HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64069034

Requisition No: 856609 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64069034

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64069034 

Salary:  $33,760 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2025 

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

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month and year) identifying company name or if unemployed.  Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered. 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus 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:

This is a Health Support Specialist position in the School Health program that provides direct and indirect services primarily in a school setting according to the Florida School Health Administrative Guidelines and the Citrus County School Health Services Plan, during the academic school year. This position will also work in clinics within the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, and will do so full time during school summer and vacation breaks.

School Health duties and responsibilities

• Provide basic health services to students under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Community Health Nurse.
• Assists/conducts mandatory health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, BMI)
• Assists in mailing referrals after health screenings
• Assists in data collection and entry of screenings and school health services

• Completes EARs (employee activity records) and entering student health screening data into appropriate computer programs within seven days to ensure DOH reporting standards are m

• Maintains clean school health clinic unit/work area and does periodic inventory of medical/general supplies needed. 
• Maintains accurate records/documentation of all work performed.
• Provide support to the RN/CHN assigned to school keeping him/her apprised of daily activities and concerns.
• Assists the school district Supervisor of School Health with duties as requested.
• Conduct monthly inventory and assists in ordering as needed
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all staff members.
• Attend School Health in-services as scheduled.
• Attends school health advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Assists in movement or delivery of supplies, equipment, resources between DOH and schools.

• Assists with collection and entry of data related to school health services into FDOH Health Management System. Responsible for completing EARs (employee activity records) and entering student health screening data into appropriate computer programs within seven days to ensure DOH reporting standards are met.
• Collaborates with school staff to complete data collect related to required reports.

DOH clinic duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Properly take vital signs and input them into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Perform intake interviews and input into EHR.
• Prepare patients for the clinician’s exam, administer basic first aid, assist with patient examinations, operate office medical equipment and perform aseptic procedures.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the clinician by performing basic laboratory procedures to include pregnancy test and venipuncture.
• Input lab requests into Emdeon, manifest labs at the end of the day, package and transport lab specimens as required by local protocols.
• Prepares and cleans clinic area for clinic service (i.e. stock supplies, maintain equipment)
• Make appointments
• Utilize electronic medical records

Completes trainings mandated by DOH and the school district

Other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge skills and abilities: Utilization of equipment:  Computer, print, fax and telephone skills and data entry knowledge. Knowledge of health equipment to perform job duties. Ability to perform basic first aid, give CPR (if necessary). Ability to keep accurate records; ability to document utilizing electronic records; knowledge of basic medical terminology and techniques; ability to work independently; ability to effectively communicate with others through speech and writing; skills with working with children and adolescents. Ability to utilize personal computer and software Microsoft office suite. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agency and the district.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Experience working in a medical setting or school health setting.
• Possess a valid driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to ambulate more than 100 feet, lift more than 20 pounds, bend, and stand for more than 20 minutes.
• Be able to drive own vehicle or FDOH vehicle to and from schools, meetings, and community events.
• Must be willing to work during and beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency.

Preferred -

• Bilingual English/Spanish

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:

Lecanto - Citrus County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  
 
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 
 
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 
 
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.    

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.