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MyFlorida OPS HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64941462 1 in BRADENTON, Florida
OPS HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64941462 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024
Location:
BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208
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Requisition No: 823459
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64941462 1
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64941462
Salary: $21 Per hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2024
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Manatee represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is a part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy and teamwork in a diverse environment.
Working under the direct supervision of a Health Services Supervisor, the incumbent serves in a developmental capacity, providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities under the auspices of the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD Program), including but limited to Partner Services (PS), Epidemiological cases analysis and investigations, notification, counseling and referral services of individuals exposed or at-risk of infection from Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and other bacterial, viral or biological agents. Direct guidance and instruction on work methods, procedures, and techniques are provided. All activities are performed observing federal, state, department and CHD Information Security and Confidentiality statutes, rules, regulations, policies, Technical Assistance Guidelines (TAGs) and Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs).
Program Specifics:
Provides PS to a variety of individuals infected with or at-risk of a STD’s (as identified under duties and responsibilities above) to elicit partner and suspect information. Uses information for Epidemiological analysis to identify end of source and spread of cases related to the known infection (s).
Conducts field investigations to locate and provide Field Directed Therapy to individuals infected with Chlamydia/Gonorrhea and/or to refer individuals infected with or suspected to be at-risk of infection for STD’s for counseling, medical evaluation and /or treatment. Draws blood and/or handles urine specimens, and sputum on patients potentially infected with communicable diseases such as Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, TB and HIV/AIDS.
Performs case management activities as directed in the process of discovering and/or identifying infected individuals. These activities will include but are not limited to: work prioritization and records documentation and management, clustering, HIV pre and posttest counseling, visual case analysis and epidemiological techniques, data entry and or other related activities.
When Assigned:
Provide Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing to inmates in Manatee County Correctional facilities. HIV test results will be provided to the inmates within 24 hrs. after receiving the test. In collaboration with the Correctional Medical Authority, performs pre and posttest counseling for confidential Rapid HIV testing clients.
Provides technical assistance to DOC (Department of Corrections) staff on matters of HIV/AIDS and STD program services, planning and screening efforts. Communicates with physicians, clinic and laboratory personal to confirm diagnosis, treatment and laboratory results.
Communicates with and visits public and private clinics, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories and other health care providers to (1) Obtain demographic, medical or other specific client information including address, telephone number, place of employment, social security number, race, gender, date of birth, test results, diagnosis, treatment, etc. and or to arrange medical evaluations and treatments for a client, (2) Stimulate reporting of cases and or positive reactive test results in accordance with FL statutes and administrative rules, (3) Acquaint practitioners with current diagnostic and treatment guidelines, disease trends in reducing the rate of infection in the community.
Participates in clinical, community or impromptu screening activities and or community education and or targeted outreach programs by assisting in the identification, planning, and implementation along with performing venipuncture techniques. This activities will occurred before, during or after normal working hours and or weekends or holidays.
Completes required records and reports, including case management forms, laboratory request forms, travel reinvestment forms, HMS service codes, Employee Activity Reports (EAR’s) etc.
In accordance with current CHD and STD program policies and or procedures.
Provides technical assistance not considered part of routine duties including but not limited to – Epidemiological assistance to other CHD’s or program areas, public health awareness and emergency response situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and through empathic listening and to elicit information as appropriate to the needs of the audience.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machine and paper shredder.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, knowledge of Access database software is a plus).
Ability to multi-task and handle face-to-face public interactions
Ability to educate patients
Ability to perform venipuncture
Qualifications:
MINIMUM
Valid Florida driver’s license or able to get one within 30 days of hire.
At least one year of client/patients interviewing experience to obtain relevant information.
At least two years of client/patient customer service experience
PREFERABLE
Phlebotomy training or certification
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:
Manatee County
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
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: http://www.sss.gov
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.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Nearest Major Market:Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market:Bradenton
