MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64045690

Requisition No: 846487 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64045690

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045690 

Salary:  $38,350 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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.

 

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a Medical Assistant who works in the Medical Services Division at the St. Petersburg Health Department.  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 and/or Phlebotomy

• Performs Laboratory testing and patient servicing in a Health Department laboratory either alone or in cooperation with another technician or technologist. 
• Acts as a Medical Assistant in a laboratory setting
• Performs daily maintenance of equipment
• Maintains a clean and disinfected environment in lab at all times
• Prepares specimens for transport to outside labs
• Records and maintains records and  results as required by Florida statutes
• Requisitions supplies as needed
• Results of lab testing performed is recorded timely and accurately in Electronic Medical Record
• Performs venipuncture’s, urine collection and finger sticks for all clinics on all age groups
• Responsible for quality control of lab testing and  equipment
• Helps coordinate laboratory flow with clinic nursing supervisor and/or Center Manager

 

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works with the clinical services team that includes physicians, nursing staff, and other paraprofessionals to collect and document health and/or immunization histories for clients in the electronic record as required. 
• Consults with supervisors and examiners regarding client needs, concerns or problems
• Conducts pre-clinical interviews, to include, but is not limited to: Adult and Adolescent Health, Family Planning, STD, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Specialty clinics and/or immunization histories.
• Completes: Medical history intake and update to include allergies, current medications, domestic violence screening, and vital signs.
• Administers injections as ordered under the direction/supervision of examiner.
• Offers education and information regarding Family Planning methods available and pretest counseling for HIV testing
• Completes:  E-lab requisitions as ordered
• Enters HMS service codes on the date the service has been provided.