30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Health Support Technician II

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Notifies providers of pertinent patient information and follow-up.
• Assists assigned Providers with medical examinations and clinical procedures including GYN exams, pap smears, suture removal, dressing changes, etc.
• Administers non-controlled medications and injections, including vaccinations, as ordered.
• Performs Rapid HIV testing as needed, including pre and post-test counseling as required.
• Performs venipuncture and lab processing including completing requisitions and preparation for lab delivery. Perform basic laboratory tests (HIV Rapid tests, finger-stick glucose, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep, u/a, GC/Chlamydia, etc). Reviews all lab work before it is sent out to labs, organizing and maintaining existing lab forms, scanning and data entry of lab results, etc. 
• Performs quality assurance tests on CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Maintains and updates patient information in electronic medical record.
• Assists in organization of clinic exam rooms, including cleaning and stocking supplies. Communicates inventory and equipment needs to assigned staff.
• Assists in clinic management including keeping patient areas clean and safe and works with Providers to effectively manage patient visit cycle time.
• Provides patient information and instructions.

$17 to $21 per hour depending on education and experience.

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.  Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Graduation from approved Medical Assistant program. Non-licensed MD may be substituted for MA certification. Current BLS certification maintained.

• Prefer at least one-year Medical Assistant experience and one year serving HIV/AIDS population
• Bachelor's of Healthcare or degree in medicine or other fields with plan in dental, medicine, advanced medical pharmacy, chiropractor, physical and occupational therapy, or other allied field. 

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.