OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64958430

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OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

1. Routine Clinical Health
   1. Direct Patient Care 
      1. Prepares client for clinic visit; performs measurements for height, weight, temperature, medical history, and enters the information into the client’s chart. 
      2. Assists physicians with patient care, treatments, and procedures; Sets up trays and instruments for procedures, passes instruments. 
      3. Performs in-house laboratory testing as needed; including Venipunctures, urinalysis, hemoglobin, and pregnancy tests as needed and completes laboratory specimen collection and prepares specimens for in-house or outside laboratory analysis; assists in labeling and processing specimens obtained by providers. 
      4. Assists with client routing in the clinic area.  Maintains optimum clinic flow by preparing exam rooms and directing clients to various stations.  Identifies problems and seeks solutions in concert with clinic staff. 
      5. Bilingual Client Support: Provide essential Spanish translation services to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
   2. Supportive Duties 
      1. Prepares inventories and helps with ordering supplies and LARC devices following the FDOH guidelines. Processes reconciliation of received orders to ensure accuracy and accountability. 
      2. Assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies, checks supply in lab, work-up area, and exam rooms daily. Maintains a clean and safe work environment by conducting routine checks of equipment and cleaning equipment in the lab, work-up area, and exam rooms.  
      3. Cleans, sterilizes, and stores equipment/instruments after procedure. 
      4. Monitors patient education material supplies and replenishes supply as needed before and during clinic sessions. 
      5. Anticipates and communicates deficiencies with supervisor. 
      6. Prepares and submits reports needed for state program requirements. 
2. Care Coordination
   1. Assists providers in the care and follow up of clients with abnormal Papanicolaou (PAP) tests and receiving colposcopy procedures for the purpose of maintaining compliance with treatments and referrals.
      1. Ensures clients have been informed about abnormal results. 
      2. Coordination of repeat PAP’s as per Providers orders. 
      3. Schedules clients for colposcopy procedures 
      4. Prepares colposcopy room with supplies and required forms. 
      5. Assists Provider with colposcopy procedures. 
      6. Prepares and submits specimens to the lab. 
      7. Coordinates referrals to internal departments and/ or community agencies to ensure clients receive needed services. 
      8. Follows up with clients to ensure referrals are completed. 
      9. Updates Care Coordination Plan in HMS as needed. 
      10. Sends reminders and follow up letters when clients are non-compliant. 
3. Routine Clerical Support
   1. Admissions
      1. Monitors the admission process ensuring adequate staffing and flow. 
      2. Ensures that proper documentation is obtained from patient. 
      3. Ensures proper forms and labeling are completed and sent into clinic. 
   2. Appointments
      1. Uses the Health Management System (HMS) to appoint time slots to patients
      2. Verifies all demographic and insurance information before securing appointment slot. 
4. Other Duties
   1. Submits timesheets in Peoples’ First timely each pay period. 
   2. Enters Employee Activity Record System (EARS) into the HMS system timely, within a seven-day period. 
   3. Reads and utilizes e-mail daily to ensure proper communication between supervisor and co-workers on work related issues. 
   4. Participates in unit Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure quality assurance of primary care services. 
   5. Attends and participates in unit, division, and agency staff meetings. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical procedures
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of EHR
• Basic computer knowledge

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three years of experience as a medical assistant
• One to three years of phlebotomy experience
• English /Spanish bilingual (written and oral forms)

Preferred –

• Certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants, The American Medical Technologists, or the National Center for Competency Testing
• One or more years of experience conducting patient intakes

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:

North Port Family Health Center

6950 Outreach Way

North Port, FL 34287

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 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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.