CLINICAL ASSOCIATE - 64045594

Requisition No: 882247 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CLINICAL ASSOCIATE - 64045594

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045594 

Salary: $83,000 - $86,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.

This position performs advanced, specialized nursing work requiring certification in a designated specialty area. The incumbent provides comprehensive primary and specialty care to individuals living with HIV and performs approved medical procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols. Responsibilities include assessing risk factors, interpreting laboratory results, and initiating appropriate referrals. The role implements nursing standards for advanced practice, supports the development and execution of program policies and protocols, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on HIV prevention and treatment initiatives. Work is performed under the direct and indirect supervision of a physician and in accordance with written protocols. This Career Service position is eligible for on-call compensation per applicable collective bargaining agreements. All duties require accuracy, safety, adherence to protocols, and professional communication with clients, staff, and community partners.

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice skills

Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills

• Performs histories, physical, and evaluates risk factors within the standards of accepted medical practice and protocols. This is done with cultural competence and in consultation with a physician as needed.
• Performs and/or orders labs, diagnostic procedures, and makes appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Analyzes data and uses problem solving skills while working within a team environment.
• Maintains patients' records and ensures timely entry of each encounter in the electronic health record.
• Provides guidance regarding appropriate community resources.
• Provides STD services to males and females, as indicated.
• Provides family planning services as indicated.
• Provides specialty care services to patients who seek care at the Comprehensive Care Center.
• Provides comprehensive health assessment of client's physical, psychosocial, and environmental status in order to develop, implement, monitor, and modify a plan of care.
• Assists in updating of policies, procedures, and manuals as it relates to HIV services.
• Provides duties listed above using Telehealth/Telemedicine services

Public Health Competency Domain 7: Management skills

Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

• Provides quality educational opportunities and training for nurse practitioners, physician assistant students, and medical residents.
• Provides quality educational opportunities and training for fellow practitioners as needed to advance their skill level.
• Works with the management team, physicians, nurses, health support technicians, human service counselors, senior clerks and other staff to develop and provide an interdisciplinary team approach to case management.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including the peer review process.
• Assists in tracking outcomes of patients seen at the Comprehensive Care Center, especially as it relates to disease control, prevention, and social determinants of health using data and evidence-based practices.
• Attends provider meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills.
• Participates in orientation and staff development programs for persons assisting with client care.
• May oversee the work activities of ancillary personnel.
• Ensures timely completion of all mandatory trainings. Ensures accurate and timely submission of employee leave and attendance records, Employee Activity Records (EARS) and travel vouchers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Computer - Basic knowledge of commonly used software, such as Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Psychology- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Typing - Ability to navigate a computer keyboard with efficiency and accuracy and at a speed that facilitates completion of documentation at point of care.

Skills:

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Abilities:

• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information verbally so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Active and good standing license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse or a Physician Assistant in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27?
• Must have experience in an adult care setting (women’s health, primary care, specialty care).
• Must have experience in diagnosing/treating patients for sexually transmitted infections and diseases to include HIV.

Preferred:

• Certification in HIV or Infectious Disease

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the  Healthiest  State in the Nation.

Values:

I  nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

Central Health Plaza

515 W 6th Street

Jacksonville, FL 32206

The 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 .

Please be advised:

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

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. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on us.fitly.work). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on us.fitly.work). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.