Health Support Technician
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Wesley Chapel • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $17 per hour
About the role
- Support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve health
- Incorporate agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence
- Provide quality nutrition care to WIC participants in compliance with Federal Regulations
- Maintain courteous and cooperative relationships with staff and the public
- Adhere to all departmental policy/procedure, state and federal laws regarding participant information
- Obtain accurate data on height and weight measurements on participants
- Perform hematocrit/hemoglobin testing and record results electronically
- Maintain and inventory all medical supplies
- Schedule appointments and make appropriate health and social services referrals
- Accurately determine WIC program eligibility and advise participants of their rights
- Load benefits into WIC EBT account for household
- Participate in outreach efforts
Requirements
- Minimum – High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have valid Florida Driver’s License
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 & Tools
nutrition carehematocrit testinghemoglobin testingdata collectionWIC program eligibility determinationbenefits loading into WIC EBT
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationresponsivenessaccountabilitycourtesy
Certifications
High School DiplomaGED equivalentvalid Florida Driver’s License