MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64003218

Requisition No: 857857 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64003218

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003218 

Salary:  $37,440.00 to $39,520.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. 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 Manatee 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 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. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent is a Medical Assistant who works in the Medical Services Division.  This position conducts client interviews and assessments and/or phlebotomy in a variety of settings. 

Medical Assistant Lab 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 are recorded timely and accurately in Electronic Medical Record.  Performs venipuncture’s,urine or sputum collection and finger sticks for all clinics on all age groups. 
• Assists Laboratory Manager as needed with quality control of lab testing and equipment

• Helps coordinate laboratory flow with clinic nursing supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.

 

Medical Assistant Clinics:

• Prepares clinical area for services prior to clients visit,  maintains a clean work area before, during and after services.

• Under the direction of the RN or Provider, conducts pre-clinical interviews.
• Completes: Medical history intake and update to include allergies, current medications, vital signs. 
• Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record.
• 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. 
• Completes: E-lab requisitions as ordered. Enters HMS service codes on the date the service has been provided.
• Directs clients to laboratory, clinic and examiner; assists examiner and nursing staff.
• Sterilizes clinic instruments as directed following established procedures.
• Assess supply levels and reorders as appropriate, maintain positive balances of items required for the optimal functioning of clinic services.    

• Professionally greets and assists customers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Ensures services are provided that satisfy the needs of the customer.

• Provide emergency coverage as needed.
• Adheres to laws, regulations, policies and procedures for confidentiality and ethical public health practice.
• Medical Assistant All:
• Assesses needs and provides medical sup