Health Support Technician - 64082332

Position: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64082332
Requisition No: 880560

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $36,429.90

Posting Closing Date: 08/09/2026

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Health Support Technician

Open Competitive

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision "To be the Healthiest State in the Nation". Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

* Provide first aid, acute and emergency care to ill/injured students, faculty, and staff.

* Receive all medications from parent/guardian per established protocol. Count with parent/guardian and log all incoming medications, document accurately, notify parents when additional medication is needed.

* Provide supervision for the safe and accurate self-administration of medications by students, including administering insulin as per policy.

* Provide safe, accurate nursing procedures for ordered treatments

* Take vital signs including temperature and, when needed, B/P and pulse.

* Receive and log phone calls regarding student illnesses, absenteeism, etc.

* Assist RN in identifying health problems in students by reviewing all incoming health records and assist in completing health needs awareness list as well as the medication list.

* Maintain confidentiality of all records and client interactions and services per HIPAA and FERPA privacy policies. Document on appropriate forms, all services, assessments, interactions, and reactions.

* Staff and maintain health room. Clean area per standard protocols. Adhere to universal precautions. Dispose of any used materials and supplies appropriately.

Clerical Duties:

* Complete daily and weekly clinic logs. Organize and maintain student records and filing system.

* Enter data into computer utilizing the approved data system software.

* Oversee distribution, collection, and filing of all clinic cards. Complete clinic portion of accident and injury reports, documenting actions on clinic cards.

* Maintain inventory of all clinic supplies and forms (including care plans and parent letters). Prepares and updates clinic forms and paperwork as needed.

* Assist RN with preparation of medical records for Quality Assurance Review.

* Completes required agency reports and forms including timesheets, EARS, and Travel within required time frames

Immunization Data Duties:

* Routinely review immunization data in FOCUS and FLShots to ensure student immunization status is up to date, making appropriate changes in focus as needed.

* Follow-up on students identified by the nurse to determine if their immunization status has been updated and exclude the student if necessary.

Other related duties:

* Maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications.

* Complete mandatory training within required time frames including how to administer insulin.

* Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and supervisor.

* Act as backup for Health Support Technicians at other school locations as needed.

* Attend and participate in staff meetings.

* Utilize the computer daily for e-mail, communication with supervisor, information and documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of normal and abnormal health conditions and basic medical terminology

* Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment

* Skill in taking vital signs

* Skill in the use of personal computers and software programs

* Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment

* Ability to keep accurate records, compile data and prepare reports

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

* Ability to prepare reports and correspondence

* Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

* Ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate and manage conflicts with other people.

Qualifications:

Minimum
- * Possess a current, unrestricted CNA license or Medical Assistant registration in accordance with Chapter 464, Part II, Florida Statutes (Sections 464.)

* Possess a current CPR certification in accordance with FL Statute 401.27

* Able to work a 10-month work schedule following the school calendar

* Hold a current Florida Driver's license and access to and use dependable transportation

* Exhibit at least 1 year experience working as a CNA or Medical Assistant

* Have experience operating computers and using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Preferred
- * Fluent in Spanish

* Have experience…