OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 837036
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64950240
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64950240
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 10/24/2024
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Job Responsibilities:
This is a Medical Assistant position in the Delray Health Center, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the primary goal of supporting the providers and nursing staff in the care of patients receiving service in the various clinic, by performing a broad range of clinical and administrative duties. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administering mediations as directed by physician or medical provider. Administrative may include scheduling appointment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential information clinical data sets: Clinical Information, and Epidemiology. This position may view, update and release patient information using the Health Management System (HMS) data system and FL SHOTS.
Clinical duties:

• Records patient's medical history, medication list, allergies, any recent test results and records in medical record.
• Prepares clients to be seen by provider and ensure appropriate exam and testing supplies are in the room
• Explains exam and procedure to patient
• Informs providers of any known abnormal lab or diagnostic results and informs provider when patients are ready to be seen.
• Assists providers with patient exams and acts as chaperon
• Enters laboratory requisitions written by providers
• Prepares and ensures specimens are correctly labeled for transport to laboratory
• Inputs referrals according to the provider into referral database (Plan Link/EPIC)
• Administers medications per provider orders and documents required information in the electronic health record.
• provides immunization as recommended by nursing assessment and records necessary information into Florida Shots.
• Assists with vaccine inventory and temperature logs.
• Assists with medication inventory
• Assists with cleaning and sterilization of equipment
• Complete follow-up lists by following provider and Nurse instructions.
• Takes patient's vital signs and reports any abnormalities to a nurse or provider
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the prevention of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, utilization of universal precautions
• Assists nurses as needed
• Assist with ensuring efficient patient flow
• Offers client education and information regarding referrals and follow up.
• Provides pretest counseling prior to performing HIV rapid testing
• Conducts follow up calls to patients for missed appointment
• Contacts patients regarding test results and need for follow up
• Serve as the backup to perform laboratory collections (venipunctures/urine/finger sticks) testing.
• Responds to emergency situations

Administrative

• Participates in meetings and in services as assigned.
• Schedules time off in advance and collaborates with supervisor to ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor when needed
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Re-schedules patients for new appointment
• Enters health information and other pertinent data into Plan Link, FL SHOTS, and/or other required systems timely and accurately

Performs other duties as assigned
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:
225 S Congress Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33445
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit
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:
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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
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.
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