MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant - 64086376The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 884208 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64086376 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64086376 Salary: $34,760 - $39,000 Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026 Open Competitive THIS POSITION IS PENDING RECLASSIFICATION TO A HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIANYour Specific Responsibilities:The Clinic Health Support Technician (HST) works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor in Gadsden County. The incumbent provides essential health support services for clients in Primary Care, Family Planning (FP), Adult and Child Immunizations, and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinics. This is classified as a sensitive position. The incumbent is responsible for handling protected health information on a need-to-know basis in accordance with Department of Health policies, HIPAA regulations, and all Information Security and Privacy guidelines. The HST supports the RN, APRN, and MD in monitoring and managing clinic operations. Responsibilities include assisting with triaging patients, answering and returning phone calls, and completing referral follow-ups as needed. The incumbent assists the APRN with minor in-house procedures. This role requires obtaining and documenting intake information, including vital signs, in verbal, written, and electronic formats for review by the RN, APRN, and MD. The HST prepares and stocks clinical rooms for laboratory procedures and maintains room inventory by completing logs and ensuring all necessary supplies are readily available. After appropriate training, the incumbent will perform blood draws as directed by licensed staff. Additional responsibilities include conducting rapid testing (HIV, RPR, Strep, Flu, RSV, etc.) and packaging specimens for delivery to laboratory sites. The position also assists with clinic inventory management by checking inventory logs and keeping rooms appropriately stocked. The HST accurately labels, handles, and processes specimens in accordance with established clinic and laboratory protocols, and maintains a clean, organized phlebotomy area while adhering to infection-control standards. The position also monitors and replenishes phlebotomy supplies and documents inventory needs to support smooth and efficient clinic operations. Clerical support duties include processing records requests, scanning documents into the electronic health record (EHR), assisting with referrals and follow-up activities, and making phone calls to clients and other healthcare providers. The incumbent attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service programs necessary to maintain current knowledge and skills.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficiency in using standard medical equipment CPR certification Experience with electronic health records Knowledge of basic medical terminologyQualifications:Preferred: Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certification High school diploma Six months of phlebotomy experienceWhere You Will Work:Florida Department of Health in Gadsden County 278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL 32351The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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 (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.