State of Florida · 2 days ago
HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64068533
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35K/yr - $35K/yrThe State of Florida's Department of Health is seeking a Health Support Technician to provide health support functions in a comprehensive healthcare setting. This role involves clinical and clerical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring accurate communication and adherence to health protocols.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Ensures positive communication and interactions with internal and external customers while performing clinical and clerical functions
Ensures interactions and communications with clients and team members are positive, accurate, and clear. Takes initiative to listen and understand the views of others
Responsible for the collection of laboratory specimens, performing venipuncture and other laboratory tests
Uses two patient identifiers to identify correct patient
Completes electronic or manual requisitions for laboratory tests as applicable
Labels and dates each specimen correctly
Consistently completes laboratory log documentation
Performs quality controls at the beginning of each day
Monitors refrigerator temperature twice daily
Obtains height, weight, blood pressure, and other special procedures as requested by the medical provider or indicated by protocol, and documents appropriately on client’s medical record
Assists Medical Provider with examinations and treatments as requested, abiding by preventive health standards outlined in operating protocol
Complies with biohazardous waste policy
Maintains lab tracking form and comply with lab tracking policy
Keeps current of any laboratory policy changes and discuss with supervisor for clarity as needed
Responsible for processing, coordinating, and following up on referrals with other agencies and documenting referrals in the electronic health record
Takes initiative to perform inventory for laboratory supplies and orders items as needed. Performs inventory of medical supplies in exam rooms and notifies appropriate staff for ordering as soon as possible. Supplies are required to be always maintained to ensure client services are not disrupted
Scans and attaches medical records to electronic health record. Ensures positive communication when answering telephones and assists with telephone messages as appropriate
As needed, will be required to cover clinics outside of your normal work area when staffing shortages are recognized which may include traveling to another clinic location
Attends in-service education, staff meetings and health promotion activities as directed or indicated, and other related duties as assigned
Ensures accurate and timely submission of Employee Leave and Attendance Records and Employee Activity Records (EAR’s)
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Knowledge of phlebotomy skills
Knowledge of basic computer software
Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment
Skill in taking and reading blood pressure
Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to distribute prescribed medications
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Able to provide direct patient care services of a medical nature in a public health, medical or clinical setting
Ability to draw blood
Experience in a clinic/physician office setting or hospital
Valid driver License and reliable transportation
Benefits
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!
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer
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