HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64043495

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Obtaining medical history from client and/or family and client records; measuring height and weight, taking blood pressures manually and electronically, taking temperatures, pulse and respirations; performing screenings/counseling for HIV and other areas; testing visual and auditory acuity using eye charts and audiometer.  Collection of urine samples, observation of clients taking prescribed oral medications, providing clear and accurate client information and documentation. Accurate timely processing of urine samples, labs including labeling for submission for analysis and submission for analysis.

Assist providers in examining and treating clients and provide the full range of client care to include positioning clients for examination; assist with specimen collection, proper handling of specimens, i.e. labeling, transporting to the clinic lab, packaging for transport; taking of providers orders and providing client information as appropriate and within the scope of practice.

Performs venipuncture for blood tests, collection and processing of urine specimens for a variety of standard laboratory testing and analysis. Input client data into HMS Lab module and operate routine laboratory equipment

.Assists providers with client follow-up including, but not limited to, documenting in clients' record, obtaining and responding to telephone messages, making calls to clients, and obtaining laboratory and test results.

Assist nursing staff with the cleaning and stocking of exam rooms. Assists nursing staff with instrument and equipment cleaning, disinfection and autoclaving of instruments as necessary.

Maintaining stock supply and requesting supply purchases as needed.

Performs TB DOT, collects samples as indicated.

Provides HIV/STD counseling and testing within the county health department clinic or community.

Completes required records and reports including laboratory request forms, travel reimbursement forms, HMC service codes in accordance with current agency and program specific policies and/or procedures.

Assist with specimen collection, proper handling of specimens, i.e. labeling, transporting to the clinic lab, packaging for transport; taking of providers orders; and providing client information as appropriate and within the scope of practice.

May be asked to assist providers in examining clients and provide the full range of client care to include: positioning client for examination.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perfom venipuncture procedures

Knowledge of HIPAA  and experience with maintaining client confidentiality 

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must have experience with Mircosoft office programs

Must be able to take patient vital signs (BP, temp, O2sat, height, weight,etc…)

Preferred - 

EHR (Electronic Health Record) experience

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:

775 Harley Strickland Blvd Orange City FL 32763

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• 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: http://www.sss.gov 

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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. 

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.    

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.