MEDICAL ASSISTANT

About the Mission

The Florida Department of Health is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and improving the health of all people in the state through integrated efforts at the state, county, and community levels. Our vision is to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation. We operate on a foundation of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence, striving to achieve common goals through teamwork and continuous performance improvement.

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant within the Medical Services Division at the Clearwater Health Department, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive clinical care. This position offers a dynamic day-to-day experience, splitting your time between the laboratory and the clinic. In the lab, you will perform phlebotomy, process specimens for in-house testing, and prepare samples for transport to external facilities, ensuring quality control and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. In the clinic, you will support the clinical services team by conducting pre-clinical interviews, collecting health and immunization histories, and assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care. You will be the bridge between patients and providers, managing intake, administering injections, and providing essential health education and counseling.

Where You Will Work

You will be based at the St. Petersburg Health Department, located at 205 MLK Jr. Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701. This role requires the ability to work effectively with diverse populations across various age groups and clinical settings, including Adult and Adolescent Health, Family Planning, STD, Primary Care, Pediatrics, and Specialty clinics.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

To apply, you must submit an electronic application with responses to qualifying questions that are verifiable by documentation. Please note that this position requires a security background check, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the background check. Any misrepresentations or omissions may disqualify you from consideration.

Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation, such as a DD Form 214, with their submission by the closing date. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System, please consult the FRS regarding how re-employment may affect your current benefits.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer that does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. We are committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Through the Department's VALOR program, we expedite licensing for military veterans and waive initial licensing and application fees for those applying for health care professional licenses within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

We support a drug-free workplace and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please notify the hiring authority or the People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time for arrangement.