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Job description
Ops Health Support TechnicianThe Department of Health in Pinellas has an Ops Health Support Technician position open in the Medical Services Program. The successful candidate will work in the Medical Services Division. This is a float position that will work in all five health department clinics. This position will also work in the clinics doing client intake and assisting providers.Your Specific Responsibilities:Performs laboratory testing and patient servicing in a Health Department laboratory either alone or in cooperation with another lab employeePerforms daily maintenance of equipmentMaintains a clean and disinfected environment in lab at all timesPrepares specimens for transport to outside labsRecords and maintains records and results as required by Florida statutesOrders lab supplies as neededResults of lab testing performed are recorded timely and accurately in Electronic Medical RecordPerforms venipunctures, urine collection and finger sticks for all clinics on all age groupsResponsible for quality control of lab testing and equipmentHelps coordinate laboratory flow with clinic nursing supervisor and/or Center ManagerRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong internal and external customer service skillsAbility to independently solve problemsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in electronic medical recordsAbility to follow medical instructionsAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, utilizing approved DOH abbreviations when documenting in the electronic medical recordAbility to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in electronic medical recordsAbility to work with people of a different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic statusAbility to perform successful venipuncture in 2 attempts or lessAbility to prioritize work and to adjust and identify changing prioritiesAbility to self-monitor work for accuracy and maximum productivityAbility to use multiple computer programs and software such as Microsoft office to retrieve and/or input dataDuties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: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 requiredConsults with supervisors and examiners regarding client needs, concerns or problemsConducts pre-clinical interviews, to include, but is not limited to: Adult and Adolescent Health, Family Planning, STD, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Specialty clinics and/or immunization historiesCompletes: Medical history intake and update to include allergies, current medications, domestic violence screening, and vital signsAdministers injections as ordered under the direction/supervision of examinerOffers education and information regarding Family Planning methods available and pretest counseling for HIV testingProvides and documents health education, referrals and follow upDocuments all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots RegistryPrepares clinical area for services prior to sessionMaintains a clean work area before, during and after servicesDirects clients to laboratory, clinic and examiner; assists examiner and nursing staffQualifications:Minimum - At least 6 months experience doing phlebotomyValid driver's license and access to reliable transportationWillingness to travel to all 5 health department clinic sites to coverPreferred - Phlebotomy certification1 or more years' experience in a medical clinic setting1 or more years' experience performing laboratory services, including venipunctureWhere You Will Work: St. Petersburg Health Department: 205 Dr MLK Jr St N, St. Petersburg FL 33701
Worksite address
saint petersburg, FL, 33701, US
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