Ops Health Support Technician - 64858339

Requisition No: 809776 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64858339

Position Number: 64858339 

Salary:  $17.00 Hourly Pay of Rate 

Posting Closing Date: 02/04/2024 

Job posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an OPS position provides health services in the Florida Department of Health in Lake County - School Health (SH) Program and includes working in outlying School-Based Immunization and Health Screening Clinics under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor to appraise, protect, and promote the health status of the Lake County School students. 

The incumbent will serve as the Private/Charter School coordinator.  This position work hours will coincide with the Lake County School Board student calendar and will be scheduled to work the DOH-Lake clinics during the major periods when school is scheduled to be closed i.e. Winter Break, Spring Break and approximately five weeks during the summer months.  Incumbent may be asked to work in the School Health program during these periods depending on the needs of the School Health Program or per discretion of supervisor.

Assists in outlying School Health's immunization and health screening (hearing, vision, scoliosis, height, and weight) clinics in the school setting.  Pulls and prepares health records prior to immunization clinics.  Delivers equipment (that might weigh 30 lbs.) and supplies to outlying assigned schools and sets up area for clinics.  Explains test procedures.  Performs health screenings, records screening results and document health screening & follow up results in the student's health folder at the appropriate time.  Assist in keeping immunization records and maintaining inventory of medical supplies necessary for outlying school-based immunization clinics.  Assist nurse or medical provider in other screenings or procedures as required.

Makes scheduled visits to outlying schools.  Responsible for reviewing, certifying and updating student's health records upon initial enrollment and subsequent reviews (i.e., immunization record, physical forms, and other medical data or documents).  Responsible for making parent calls as a follow up to referrals or as needed.  Responsible for updating, certifying, and referring students for necessary follow-up for compliance with Florida Law.

Performs clerical work/data input pertinent to screenings, follow-up referrals and for immunization clinics inputting into Florida Shots and HMS.  Participate or assist with SH and Immunization educational presentations, outreach health fairs and immunizations clinic, and/or school activities.  Performs other related duties as assigned, which may include assisting in the Health Department clinics, or other activities, where a Health Support Technician is required.

Performs the backup roll to type all meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, reports, manuals, and other materials as required by supervisor for the School Health Program.  Responsible for Policy and procedure manual updates. Compiles, copies, sorts, and files records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.  Maintains files and records of all correspondences, reports, logs and other materials for the School Health program. Enters data provided by School Health team into Skyward, SHIP, Florida Shots, HMS or other similar medical/data systems.

Performs the backup roll to orders materials, supplies, and equipment maintenance, and keeps logs as needed. Stuffs envelopes and addresses, stamps, sorts, and distributes mail, packages, and other materials.  Also, back up person for the Skyward, SHIP Program or similar programs.

Perform other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bilingual Preferred, Data entry, computers skills, Skyward, SHIP, Excel, word, outlook, knowledge of basic medical terminology, skills in using medical instrument or testing equipment, taking vital signs, ability to keep accurate records.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. and other class specifications.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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
• Have a current valid driver's license or State ID. If out of state a Florida driver's license or State ID will be required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred -

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or comparable certification
• Experience working with children in a school setting
• Experience conducting hearing and vision screenings
• Experience working in a School-Based Immunization and reviewing health records
• Experience working with client medical or health records in a healthcare setting
• Experience conducting health screenings to include interviewing clients, measuring vital signs, weight and height, and recording information
• Experience updating and recording results in a medical or health records chart i.e. screenings, immunizations etc.
• Experience working with Skyward or the School Health Information Program (SHIP), or similar (other) electronic medical/data systems
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

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:

Umatilla/Eustis, FL

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:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory
• Workers' Compensation - mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
• Deferred Compensation - voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program - voluntary
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options

• 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.

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.