What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 857969
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64029122 1 1 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64029122
Salary: $35,429.94 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2025
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HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Under clinical supervision, the Health Support Technician assists the health care team at a school-based health clinic located in one of five Pinellas County high schools by performing activities and duties related to diagnosis, treatment, and care for the general health status of students including:
- Triage patients in accordance with clinic procedures.
- Provide first aid and emergency care when needed.
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings, and measure height and weight.
- Assist with patient discharge instructions.
- Maintain efficient clinic flow and communicate effectively with the health care team.
- Collect specimens and perform lab testing in accordance with guidelines and standard practices.
- Provide supervision for the safe and accurate self-administration of medications by students, including administering insulin per policy.
- Accurately document clinic visits.
- Accurately document time and services administered.
- Assist with data collection and reporting activities as assigned.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and antiseptic environment. Turn over rooms after patient visits, wipe down surfaces, and properly dispose of biohazardous waste.
- Stock shelves and exam rooms with medical and lab supplies.
- Assist with supply inventory and ordering.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Requirements:
- Knowledge of clinical functions, basic client care, routine medical, physical and developmental screenings and laboratory tests.
- Knowledge of nursing/medical assisting and medical terminology.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills and can-do attitude.
- Ability to interview students to obtain health histories and to provide health care information.
- Ability to keep records, compile data and prepare reports.
- Ability to administer emergency care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and accompanying software.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum:
- High school diploma or GED
- Current Florida Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant certificate/registration
- At least 1 year of experience working as a CNA or MA
- Current CPR certification
Preferred:
- Experience working with adolescents in a clinical setting
- Experience obtaining laboratory specimens and preparing them for testing
- At least 1 year experience taking vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, height, and weight
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to start work between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m.
- This is a 10-month and 40-hour work week position that follows the school schedule. The clinic has limited hours during the summer. Typically all clinic staff return approximately 2.5 weeks prior to school starting in August.
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:
Pinellas ParkHigh School Clinic (Primary) and occasionally provide coverage at Boca Ciega, Gibbs, Largo, and Northeast High School clinics.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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. Note: 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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Salary : $35,430
