HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64007001 Date: Aug 9, 2024 Location: BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 834918 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64007001Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64007001 Salary: 37,440.00 Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITIVE Your Specific Responsibilities: This is an independent clerical administrative and clinical position under the direction of the Flagler County Nursing Supervisor and the Executive Community Health Nursing Director, providing high-level administrative and operational support. This position requires judgment and decision making, along with flexibility and the ability to alter or prioritize daily work duties as needed. Assists in the coordination and completion of assigned clinic projects. Compiles, organizes and analyzes data for administrative decisions requested. Processes, organizes and priorities assignments:
Prepares medical record reviews, to include QI Review Tools. Networks with the billing staff to ensure a random selection of medical records. Compiles final report of reviews with data provided by the staff for the nursing director’s review and direction.
Assists with the local CHD clinic equipment maintenance for required equipment. Initiates requisitions, schedules vendors, ensures work is completed satisfactory and updates the logs.
Prepares and initiates annual updates for local Clinic Policies and Procedures, Desk Procedures, Medicaid Standard of Care Protocols and ARNP Protocols and maintains employee license file. Assists with annual Family Planning Requirements.
Maintains Healthy Start Screen monitoring tool and prenatal choice funded data. Forwards appropriate data to the Budget manager and Clerical supervisor monthly.
Coordinates and tracks nursing department training schedules, assists lead nurse with CE certificates and CE Broker.
Prepares correspondence, labels, meeting minutes and agendas and reports using computer software tools.
Utilizes and assists with the maintenance of standard business and office machines, educates the staff on the use of the machines.
Creates, updates, maintains and organizes all clinic manuals and electronic forms and files.
CLINIC DUTIES:Perform clinical procedures, to include:
Properly take vital signs and input them into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Perform intake interviews (including allergies and pregnancy status) and input into EHR.
Prepare clients for the clinician’s exam and assist provider as needed with examinations, administer basic first aid and operate office medical equipment.
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.
Assist clients with the set up and activation of the patient portal.
CLINIC SUPPORT SERVICES:
Works independently on special projects throughout the course of the year including but not limited to:
Prepares clinic area for clinic service (i.e., stock supplies, maintain equipment, maintain educational folders for each exam room). Keep clinic area clean and free from hazards for clients and staff.
Sanitize exam rooms per “Infection Control Policies”.
Follow OSHA standards for Hazardous Waste. Perform monthly inspection/inventory of emergency carts, remove and replace expired supplies.
Yearly building inspection and maintenance. Coordinates with Maintenance Staff to ensure projects are assigned and completed.
Local CHD Clinic and staffing expert under the Nursing Directors direction:
Creates, modifies and notifies appropriate staff of clinic schedules according to team needs in the HMS system and weekly clinic coverage.
Reviews weekly schedule with Nursing Director to ensure adequate clinic coverage. Posts schedules as appropriate weekly
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic lab procedures to include collection of blood (venipuncture) prepare and read pregnancy test and input results into HMS. Prepare Amplified Gonorrhea/Chlamydia specimens (urine and swab) and input orders into Emdeon. Prepare and package instruments for Autoclave, properly document each cycle to include spore tests monthly. Ariba On Demand training and experience. At least one year experience with HMS, FL SHOTs, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Acrobat computer programs. Three years’ experience in clerical, customer service, problem solving skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
Do you understand that your answers to the following questions will be verified and must be documented on your State of Florida employment application and/or attached resume to be considered valid?
Are you 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?
Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?
Do you have one year or more experience performing venipuncture?
Preferred –
Basic lab procedures to include collection of blood (venipuncture) prepare and read pregnancy test and input results into HMS. Prepare Amplified Gonorrhea/Chlamydia specimens (urine and swab) and input orders into Emdeon. Prepare and package instruments for Autoclave, properly document each cycle to include spore tests monthly. Ariba On Demand training and experience.
At least one year experience with HMS, FL SHOTs, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Acrobat computer programs.
Three years’ experience in clerical, customer service, problem solving skills.
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:
301 Dr. Carter Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110
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!
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Palm Coast