Medical Assistant - 64086234

Requisition No: 822710 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64086234

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64086234 

Salary:  $36,899.98 

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2024 

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Medical Assistant position in the Latana/Lake Worth Health Center, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the primary goal of supporting the providers and nursing staff in the care of patients receiving service in the various clinic, by performing a broad range of clinical and administrative duties. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administering mediations as directed by physician or medical provider. Administrative may include scheduling appointment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential information clinical data sets: Clinical Information, and Epidemiology.  This position may view, update and release patient information using the Health Management System (HMS) data system and FL SHOTS. 

Clinical duties:

• Records patient’s medical history, medication list, allergies, any recent test results and records in medical record
• Prepares clients to be seen by provider and ensure appropriate exam and testing supplies are in the room
• Explains exam and procedure to patient
• Informs providers of any known abnormal lab or diagnostic results and informs provider when patients are ready to be seen
• Assists providers with patient exams and acts as chaperon

• Enters laboratory requisitions written by providers
• Prepares and ensures specimens are correctly labeled for transport to laboratory
• Inputs referrals according to the provider into referral database (Plan Link/EPIC)
• Administers medications per provider orders and documents required information in the electronic health record
• Provides immunization as recommended by nursing assessment and records necessary information into Florida Shots
• Assists with vaccine inventory and temperature logs
• Assists with medication inventory

• Assists with cleaning and sterilization of equipment
• Complete follow-up lists by following provider and Nurse instructions
• Takes patient’s vital signs and reports any abnormalities to a nurse or provider
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the prevention of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, utilization of universal precautions
• Assists nurses as needed

• Assist with ensuring efficient patient flow
• Offers client education and information regarding referrals and follow up
• Provides pretest counseling prior to performing HIV rapid testing
• Conducts follow up calls to patients for missed appointment
• Contacts patients regarding test results and need for follow up
• Serve as the backup to perform laboratory collections (venipunctures/urine/finger sticks) testing.
• Responds to emergency situations

Administrative

• Participates in meetings and in services as assigned.
• Schedules time off in advance and collaborates with supervisor to ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor as needed
• Orders supplies as needed
• Re-schedules patients for new appointment
• Enters health information and other pertinent data into Plan Link, FL SHOTS, and/or other required systems timely and accurately

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, E-mail etc)
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.
• Ability to perform, record vital signs and document in patient record
• Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Medical Assistant Certification Per 458.3485 F.S.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs 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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Maintain current CPR Certification.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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:

1250 Southwinds Dr.,

Lantana, FL 33462

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.

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.