Medical Assistant
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pinellas Park • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Performs Laboratory testing and patient servicing in a Health Department laboratory either alone or in cooperation with another technician or technologist.
- Acts as a Medical Assistant in a laboratory setting
- Performs daily maintenance of equipment
- Maintains a clean and disinfected environment in lab at all times
- Prepares specimens for transport to outside labs
- Records and maintains records and results as required by Florida statutes
- Requisitions supplies as needed
- Results of lab testing performed is recorded timely and accurately in Electronic Medical Record
- Performs venipuncture’s, urine collection and finger sticks for all clinics on all age groups
- Responsible for quality control of lab testing and equipment
- Helps coordinate laboratory flow with clinic nursing supervisor and/or Center Manager
- 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 required.
- Consults with supervisors and examiners regarding client needs, concerns or problems
- Conducts 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 histories.
- Completes: Medical history intake and update to include allergies, current medications, domestic violence screening, and vital signs.
- Administers injections as ordered under the direction/supervision of examiner.
- Offers education and information regarding Family Planning methods available and pretest counseling for HIV testing
- Completes: E-lab requisitions as ordered
- Enters HMS service codes on the date the service has been provided.
- Provides and documents health education, referrals and follow up.
- Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry
- Prepares clinical area for services prior to session: maintains a clean work area before, during and after services; Directs clients to laboratory, clinic and examiner; assists examiner and nursing staff.
Requirements
- Minimum Graduation from Medical Assistant Program per Florida Statues 458.3485
- Preferred 1 year experience working in a medical office setting
- Experience with CLIA waived testing AND performing quality controls
- Experience doing EKG’s and/or spirometry
- 3 months’ experience doing phlebotomy
Benefits
- Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
- 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
laboratory testingvenipunctureurine collectionfinger sticksquality controlEKGspirometrymedical history intakeinjections administrationCLIA waived testing
Soft skills
communicationteam coordinationclient educationproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Medical Assistant Program certification