MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64029205

State of Florida • Saint Petersburg, FL

33d • $39,350 • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will be a Medical Assistant who works in the Medical Services Division at the Clearwater Health Department. This position will work in the lab doing phlebotomy and processing specimens for in house testing and transport to outside lab(s). This position will also work in the clinic doing client intake and assisting providers. The Medical Assistant performs Laboratory testing and patient servicing in a Health Department laboratory either alone or in cooperation with another technician or technologist. They act as a Medical Assistant in a laboratory setting, working with the clinical services team including physicians, nursing staff, and other paraprofessionals to collect and document health and/or immunization histories for clients in the electronic record. The role involves conducting pre-clinical interviews, completing medical history intake, administering injections, offering education on family planning and HIV testing, and documenting all observations and actions accurately. The Medical Assistant also assesses needs and provides medical support to other clinical areas as needed, and may work in other centers and programs based on agency need.

Requirements

• Knowledge and utilization of equipment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, utilizing approved DOH abbreviations when documenting in the electronic medical record
• Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in electronic medical record
• Ability to follow medical instructions
• Ability to work with persons of a different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status
• Ability to perform successful venipuncture in 2 attempts or less
• Ability to perform IM Injections
• Certified Medical Assistant as per Florida Statutes Chapter 458

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CLIA waived testing AND performing quality controls
• 3 months’ experience doing phlebotomy

Responsibilities

• Work in the lab doing phlebotomy and processing specimens for in house testing and transport to outside lab(s)
• Work in the clinic doing client intake and assisting providers
• 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
• Records results of lab testing 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
• Assesses needs and provides medical support to other clinical areas as needed
• Works in other centers and programs based on agency need

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed