OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64958430
State of Florida, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Requisition No: 869633
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64958430
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64958430
Salary: $19.71 - $20.00 / hour
Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026
Responsibilities
Routine Clinical Health
Direct Patient Care
Prepares client for clinic visit; performs measurements for height, weight, temperature, medical history, and enters the information into the client’s chart.
Assists physicians with patient care, treatments, and procedures; sets up trays and instruments for procedures, passes instruments.
Performs in-house laboratory testing as needed; including venipunctures, urinalysis, hemoglobin, and pregnancy tests as needed and completes laboratory specimen collection and prepares specimens for in-house or outside laboratory analysis; assists in labeling and processing specimens obtained by providers.
Assists with client routing in the clinic area. Maintains optimum clinic flow by preparing exam rooms and directing clients to various stations. Identifies problems and seeks solutions in concert with clinic staff.
Bilingual Client Support: Provide essential Spanish translation services to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
Supportive Duties
Prepares inventories and helps with ordering supplies and LARC devices following the FDOH guidelines. Processes reconciliation of received orders to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies, checks supply in lab, work-up area, and exam rooms daily. Maintains a clean and safe work environment by conducting routine checks of equipment and cleaning equipment in the lab, work-up area, and exam rooms.
Cleans, sterilizes, and stores equipment/instruments after procedure.
Monitors patient education material supplies and replenishes supply as needed before and during clinic sessions.
Anticipates and communicates deficiencies with supervisor.
Prepares and submits reports needed for state program requirements.
Care Coordination
Assists providers in the care and follow up of clients with abnormal Papanicolaou (PAP) tests and receiving colposcopy procedures for the purpose of maintaining compliance with treatments and referrals.
Ensures clients have been informed about abnormal results.
Coordination of repeat PAPs as per Providers orders.
Schedules clients for colposcopy procedures.
Prepares colposcopy room with supplies and required forms.
Assists Provider with colposcopy procedures.
Prepares and submits specimens to the lab.
Coordinates referrals to internal departments and/or community agencies to ensure clients receive needed services.
Follows up with clients to ensure referrals are completed.
Updates Care Coordination Plan in HMS as needed.
Sends reminders and follow up letters when clients are non-compliant.
Routine Clerical Support
Admissions
Monitors the admission process ensuring adequate staffing and flow.
Ensures that proper documentation is obtained from patient.
Ensures proper forms and labeling are completed and sent into clinic.
Appointments
Uses the Health Management System (HMS) to appoint time slots to patients.
Verifies all demographic and insurance information before securing appointment slot.
Other Duties
Submits timesheets in People’s First timely each pay period.
Enters Employee Activity Record System (EARS) into the HMS system timely, within a seven-day period.
Reads and utilizes e-mail daily to ensure proper communication between supervisor and co-workers on work related issues.
Participates in unit Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure quality assurance of primary care services.
Attends and participates in unit, division, and agency staff meetings.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of clinical procedures
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of EHR
Basic computer knowledge
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
One to three years of experience as a medical assistant
One to three years of phlebotomy experience
English / Spanish bilingual (written and oral forms)
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants, The American Medical Technologists, or the National Center for Competency Testing
One or more years of experience conducting patient intakes
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)
And more!
Background Check and Eligibility
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. 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, must be registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (1-877-562-7287) 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.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64958430
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64958430
Salary: $19.71 - $20.00 / hour
Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026
Responsibilities
Routine Clinical Health
Direct Patient Care
Prepares client for clinic visit; performs measurements for height, weight, temperature, medical history, and enters the information into the client’s chart.
Assists physicians with patient care, treatments, and procedures; sets up trays and instruments for procedures, passes instruments.
Performs in-house laboratory testing as needed; including venipunctures, urinalysis, hemoglobin, and pregnancy tests as needed and completes laboratory specimen collection and prepares specimens for in-house or outside laboratory analysis; assists in labeling and processing specimens obtained by providers.
Assists with client routing in the clinic area. Maintains optimum clinic flow by preparing exam rooms and directing clients to various stations. Identifies problems and seeks solutions in concert with clinic staff.
Bilingual Client Support: Provide essential Spanish translation services to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
Supportive Duties
Prepares inventories and helps with ordering supplies and LARC devices following the FDOH guidelines. Processes reconciliation of received orders to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies, checks supply in lab, work-up area, and exam rooms daily. Maintains a clean and safe work environment by conducting routine checks of equipment and cleaning equipment in the lab, work-up area, and exam rooms.
Cleans, sterilizes, and stores equipment/instruments after procedure.
Monitors patient education material supplies and replenishes supply as needed before and during clinic sessions.
Anticipates and communicates deficiencies with supervisor.
Prepares and submits reports needed for state program requirements.
Care Coordination
Assists providers in the care and follow up of clients with abnormal Papanicolaou (PAP) tests and receiving colposcopy procedures for the purpose of maintaining compliance with treatments and referrals.
Ensures clients have been informed about abnormal results.
Coordination of repeat PAPs as per Providers orders.
Schedules clients for colposcopy procedures.
Prepares colposcopy room with supplies and required forms.
Assists Provider with colposcopy procedures.
Prepares and submits specimens to the lab.
Coordinates referrals to internal departments and/or community agencies to ensure clients receive needed services.
Follows up with clients to ensure referrals are completed.
Updates Care Coordination Plan in HMS as needed.
Sends reminders and follow up letters when clients are non-compliant.
Routine Clerical Support
Admissions
Monitors the admission process ensuring adequate staffing and flow.
Ensures that proper documentation is obtained from patient.
Ensures proper forms and labeling are completed and sent into clinic.
Appointments
Uses the Health Management System (HMS) to appoint time slots to patients.
Verifies all demographic and insurance information before securing appointment slot.
Other Duties
Submits timesheets in People’s First timely each pay period.
Enters Employee Activity Record System (EARS) into the HMS system timely, within a seven-day period.
Reads and utilizes e-mail daily to ensure proper communication between supervisor and co-workers on work related issues.
Participates in unit Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure quality assurance of primary care services.
Attends and participates in unit, division, and agency staff meetings.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of clinical procedures
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of EHR
Basic computer knowledge
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
One to three years of experience as a medical assistant
One to three years of phlebotomy experience
English / Spanish bilingual (written and oral forms)
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants, The American Medical Technologists, or the National Center for Competency Testing
One or more years of experience conducting patient intakes
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)
And more!
Background Check and Eligibility
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. 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, must be registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 (1-877-562-7287) 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.
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