MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64041871

State of Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bayside Health Clinic and Mobile Medical Unit in Clearwater, operated by the State of Florida, seeks a Medical Assistant to perform phlebotomy, immunizations, patient intake, and data entry in NextGen.

The role involves working in both the clinic and lab settings, processing specimens, and coordinating with providers to ensure efficient patient flow and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Medical Assistant Program with a Florida Medical Assistant Certification and CPR.
• Experience performing phlebotomy and lab specimen processing.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and in-house testing in the lab.
• Conduct client intake and assist providers in the clinic.
• Enter health data into NextGen and other required systems; manage vaccine inventory.
• Maintain clinical and lab area cleanliness and stocking of supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Telehealth support

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Florida Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

NextGen

FL SHOTS

MedNet

EHR

Job description

Your Specific Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a Medical Assistant who works in the Bayside Health Clinic and Mobile Medical Unit in Clearwater. This position will work in the lab doing phlebotomy and processing specimens for in house testing and transport to outside lab(s). This position will also work in the clinic doing client intake and assisting providers.

Medical Assistant duties and responsibilities imcllude but are not limited to:

Clinic

• Conducts pre-clinical interviews including medical history, allergies, medications, and vital signs.
• Collects and documents health histories and screening forms.
• Provides direct services to clients under supervision including immunizations, administration of ordered medications, vital signs and other testing or services.
• Completes laboratory requisitions.
• Offers client education and information regarding referrals and follow up.
• Provides pretest counseling for HIV testing.
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the prevention of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, utilization of universal precautions.
• Conducts follow up calls to patients.
• Assists providers as needed.
• Prepares clinical area for services, including cleaning, stocking, and organizing exam rooms.
• Assists providers and clients with Telehealth visits
• Assists Care Coordinator with pharmacy and hospital follow up calls and records requests.

Laboratory

• Performs laboratory testing, including venipuncture, urine collection, finger sticks and other point of care testing.
• Records results of lab testing timely and accurately.
• Maintains a clean and disinfected environment at all times.
• Performs required maintenance of equipment and control testing.
• Records and maintains laboratory records and results as required by Florida statute.
• Prepares specimens for transport to outside laboratory.
• Records and maintains records and results as required.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Ensures efficient laboratory services in collaboration with supervisors and nursing lead.

Other

• Enters health information and other pertinent data into NextGen, FL SHOTS, and/or other required systems timely and accurately.
• Maintains vaccine inventory and temperature logs.
• Maintains medication inventory including stocking medication cabinets.
• Maintains clinical supply inventory including stocking exam rooms and laboratory.
• Receives and distributes medications received through MedNet.
• Completes time sheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attends annual in service and team meetings as assigned.
• Attends training to promote professional growth.
• Schedules time off in advance and collaborates with supervisor to ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows & complies with HIPPA guidelines Performs duties as described in the Florida Department of Health's Information Security policies, Protocols and Procedures, ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to operate a personal computer and accompanying software.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, utilizing approved abbreviations.

Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EHR system.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to safely administer medications and immunizations.

Ability to perform successful venipuncture.

Ability to perform IM injections.

Ability to work with persons of a different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status.

Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agency.

Ability to learn and maintain proficiency of computer skills & new programs as required.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM:
  • Graduation from Medical Assistant Program with a current Florida Medical Assistant Certification per Florida Statues 458.3485
  • Current CPR Certification
• PREFERRED:
  • 3 or more years experience in a medical clinic setting
  • 3 or more years experience performing labratory services, including venipuncture
  • 3 or more years experience using an EHR
  • Experience working with the homeless population

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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

Inovation: 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

Bayside Health Clinic/ MMU

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

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

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.