HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64086376

Requisition No: 853292 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64086376

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64086376 

Salary:  $33,760 - $36,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2025 

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Open Competitive

This position is pending reclassification to a Medical Assistant.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The position of clinic Medical Assistant (MA) is under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Director.

The incumbent provides health support services for clients in the Primary Care, Family Planning (FP), Adult and Child Immunization, and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinic.  This position is classified as a sensitive position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and privacy policy.  The incumbent has access to the follow sets of confidential information:  CHD client medical records and the Health Management System.

The MA will assist the RN, APRN and MD with monitoring and managing the clinic area. The incumbent will provide first aid, assist with prescription and non-prescription medications (after training) when directed by the provider. Administer IM, Sub Q, and Intradermal injections. Assist with venipunctures. Perform EKGs and assist the APRN with minor in-house procedures. This position obtains and documents necessary intake information including vital signs in verbal, written, and electronic format to the RN, APRN, and MD.

This position prepares and stocks rooms for lab draws and procedures. The incumbent maintains clinic room inventory by completing logs and ensuring all necessary supplies are readily available in clinic rooms. The position will also assist with inventory counts of medications and vaccinations.

This position will perform blood draws as directed by the RN, APRN, and MD. This position will assist with performing rapid testing such as HIV, RPR, Strep, Flu, RSV, etc. and packaging specimens for delivery to lab sites. The incumbent will assist with clinic inventory which includes checking inventory logs and ensuring clinic rooms are stocked with necessary supplies. The MA will assist with inventory counts of medications and vaccinations.

This position assists with clerical duties such as records request, scanning documents into the EHR; assist with processing referrals and follow-up activities; and making phone calls to clients and other healthcare providers.

This position attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service programs pertinent for updates.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ability to use standard medical equipment, CPR certified, experience with electronic health records, knowledge of basic medical terminology, and high school diploma.

Qualifications:

CPR certified

Highschool Diploma

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:

Florida Department of Health in Gadsden County (Gadsden County Health Department)

278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL 32351

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, 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.

 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.