Health Support Technician
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Clermont • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $17 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Participates in all clinics independently performing specific functions under the direction of the Nursing Program Specialist
- Assists in preparing clinic areas, treatment and interview areas
- Responsible for assembling of equipment, sterilization of instruments, maintaining supplies
- Collection of specimens, blood tests and documenting data in client’s records
- Provides direct client services in all areas per Policy and Procedure Manual as delegated by Nursing Program Specialist
- Follows routine procedure for measuring and recording heights, weights, blood pressures, temperatures, head and chest circumferences, hearing and vision acuity
- Collects data and updates medical history, allergies and mental assessments
- Initiates Templates in E H R such as Family Planning annual and STD Comprehensive as needed per visit type
- Relates to clients in a friendly, courteous manner
- Recognizes and reports to nurse/provider abnormal changes in client’s condition
- Performs general clinic support services
- Responsible for clinic preparation prior to each clinic
- Maintains clinic and lab areas in a clean and orderly manner
- Assists clinical provider with examination of clients and/or other tasks
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Knowledge of basic computer software
- Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment
- Verifiable training in venipuncture within 6 months of hire date
- 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 relationship with others
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
venipunctureblood pressure measurementspecimen collectionmedical terminologydata documentationclient assessmentEHR templatesmedical instruments usageclinical support servicestreatment area preparation
Soft skills
effective communicationinterpersonal skillsability to follow instructionsrecord keepingrelationship buildingcourtesyattention to detailclient interactionteam collaborationproblem recognition
Certifications
venipuncture training