HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64043602
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HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64043602

Date: Dec 17, 2024

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Health Support Technician position assigned to the Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center. This position provides services primarily in Maternity, GYN and Family Planning, including but not limited to support all clinics as needed. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. This is a bilingual position with the incumbent being fluent in English and Creole.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential information clinical data sets: Clinical Information, Epidemiology. This position may view, update and release patient information using the Health Management System (HMS) data system.

Perform Vital Signs for patients, document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and in appropriate paper charts. Reports abnormal values to the Supervisor or Provider immediately. Assist provider during patient examination including, but not limited to minor surgical procedures. Assist the providers and nurses in the total care of patients. Properly prepares, packages, and sends specimens to the laboratory. Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by provider and label specimen appropriately, sanitize exam table, and prepare room for next patient. Prepares, cleans, and restocks examination rooms to ensure they are properly stocked to start clinic each day. Assist with health education of clients. Responsible for the specialty reports to be placed in patient medical records, retrieve same day lab reports, ensure prior results are in the medical records for the providers to review. Responsible for keeping appropriate patient check-in clinic logs, daily patient census and services. Notify administration in a timely manner about clinic flow.

Maintain adequate supplies, and equipment in examination rooms. Perform inventory and maintains inventory of supplies. Verify invoices as supplies are delivered, submit delivery receipt to Administration Office. Responsible for cleaning instruments, including but not limited to, autoclaves gynecological instruments. Follow protocol for cleaning and spore testing the autoclave according to current guidelines. Ensures appropriate specimen containers are available according to client's insurance and lab performing tests.

Schedule, rescheduling of canceled appointments as needed into the HMS system, and document follow-up in the medical records. Assists the Nursing staff in, both clinic and referrals, track broken appointments and tracking patients requiring follow-up in accordance to CHD Guidelines.

Assist in orientating and training of new employees. Participates in staff meetings, planning sessions and Quality Improvement Programs. Participates in mandatory Title X updates and other required in-service programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of basic medical and pharmaceutical terminology.

+ Knowledge of basic computer software and Electronic Health Records.

+ Knowledge of instrument decontamination and sterilization.

+ Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.

+ Skill in taking blood pressure readings.

+ Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.

+ Ability to follow instructions.

+ Ability to keep accurate records.

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:N/A

Other job-related requirements for this position:

+ Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

+ Valid Divers License.

+ This position may travel to another Health Center to provide services at the discretion of Administration.

Working hours:(A) Daily from8:00AM - 5:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek40(C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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:

1250 Southwinds Drive

Lantana, FL 33462

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

+ 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

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+ Flexible Spending Accounts;

+ Tuition waivers;

+ And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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-###-####). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Location:

LANTANA, FL, US, 33462

Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami