MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64066063

Requisition No: 877035 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64066063

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64066063 

Salary:  $34,760.00 - $36,036.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2026 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH

DISEASE CONTROL DIVISION / MEDICAL ASSISTANT

1105 E. KENNEDY BLVD, TAMPA 33602

 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

 

 

Medical Assistant

Open Competitive

 

This is an entry-level administrative position working in a fast paced, high volume outpatient clinical setting.  MA’s are responsible for dealing directly with the public, answering questions over the phone, and entering demographic & medical data into a computer database.  Strong communication skills are required, as this position is required to provide program information, answer client questions, and explain policies.  This position may also be required to schedule/reschedule appointments, and file client records.  Applicant should be detail-oriented and be able to multi-task.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

• Accurately and within established timeframes registers, client demographic, contact and financial information into the electronic health record (EHR). Verifies and updates demographic, contact and financial information at each visit to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies appointments and checks clients into EHR, retrieves, files and assembles medical records as necessary, knowledge of service collection and use of service collection tools/documentation.
• Knowledge of financial and billing procedures from all sources (Medicaid, Medicare, managed care plans, Ryan White, etc.); including duties associated with the clinic cashiering position. This knowledge will also include understanding of the locally approved fee schedule and reimbursement knowledge.
• When assigned to clinical duties (including specialized clinics):

Updates EHR as necessary and prepares clients to be sign by provider. Takes vital signs, height and weight and documents adherence questions and updates EHR accordingly.  Informs providers of any known abnormal lab or diagnostic results and informs provider when patients are ready to be seen.

• Prepares and maintains exam rooms and ensures appropriate supplies I equipment items are available to ensure clinical