Patient care technician jobs in Ormond Beach, FL

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64045463 Pay Plan: Career Service 64045463 Salary: $41,600 to 43,066 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Job posting category (Open Competitive) Your Specific Responsibilities: This position, under the supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor or appointed provider/nurse in a generalized Public Health Nursing Program performs duties of primary responsibilities in lab and clinical support for clinics with duties as follows: Perform clinical procedures, to include: (1) Properly take vital signs and input them into the Electronic Health Record (EHR). (2) Perform intake interviews (including allergies and pregnancy status) and input into EHR. (3) Prepare clients for the clinician's exam and assist provider as needed with examinations, administer basic first aid and operate office medical equipment. (4) Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the clinician by performing basic laboratory procedures to include pregnancy test and venipuncture. (5) Input lab requests into Emdeon, manifest labs at the end of the day, package and transport lab specimens as required by local protocols. (6) Assist clients with the set up and activation of the patient portal. Prepares clinic area for clinic service (i.e., stock supplies, maintain equipment, maintain educational folders for each exam room. Keep clinic area clean and free from hazards for clients and staff. Sanitize exam rooms per "Infection Control Policies". Follow OSHA standards for Hazardous Waste. Perform monthly inspection/inventory of emergency carts, remove and replace expired supplies. PURCHASING DUTIES: Acts as lead purchaser for inventory, ordering, tracking, receiving, and maintaining medical supplies. Follows purchasing guidelines with the support of the FDOH Purchasing Department. Conducts inventory of medical supplies located in storage closet and medical sheds monthly. Tracks inventory on supply tracking spreadsheet. Rotates stock from medical sheds to medical storage closet to ensure supplies do not expire. Maintains, monitors and disposes of expired supplies. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Basic lab procedures to include collection of blood (venipuncture) prepare and read pregnancy test and input results into HMS and prepare Amplified Gonorrhea/Chlamydia specimens (urine and swab) and input orders into Emdeon. Prepare and package instruments for Autoclave, properly document each cycle to include spore tests monthly. Qualifications: Minimum - Experience in Basic lab procedures to include collection of blood (venipuncture) prepare and read pregnancy test, while inputting results into HMS. Experience in preparing Amplified Gonorrhea/Chlamydia specimens (urine and swab) and input orders into Emdeon. Experience in preparing and packaging instruments for Autoclave, properly document each cycle to include spore tests monthly Preferred - Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others Experience in using Microsoft based programs 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: 301 Dr. Carter Blvd Bunnell, FL 32110 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 (***************. 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. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 (***************. 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. Location: