OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64915133 Date: Aug 12, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 858341 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64915133 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64915133 Salary: $15.00 per hour Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPS Health Support Technician Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a non-professional position involving a variety of tasks related to the functioning of a school health clinic. This position reports directly to the RN Supervisor for the School Health Program. Assists the RN in the provision of services to students in accordance with the School Health Services plan. 1. Provides basic first aid to students according to ARC/AHA and health department policy. 2. Administers medication to students according to the county medication policy and procedures, and documents accurately and completely using all required medication forms. 3. Correct paperwork/documentation will be filled out, and distributed as directed by RN, in regard to students with chronic disease. 4. Notifies RN immediately of new health care concerns. 5. Performs original screenings/assists with re-screenings of height, weight, hearing, vision, scoliosis and blood pressure, as planned, and completes referrals and follow-up in a timely manner. 6. Performs screenings as directed for communicable disease and refers to the RN. 7. Assists RN with the health teaching responsibilities. 8. Refers students to RN for counseling as requested for health or hygiene problems, medical follow-up, social concerns, substance use or other student concerns. 9. Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents and staff. 10. Maintains documentation of services using required forms, cumulative school health record, health room activity log, growth charts and other required documentation. 11. Assists physician in patient exams. 12. Performs chart review of new students and notifies RN of students with chronic disease, non-compliant immunizations, and absence of mandatory physical exam. 13. Provides backup support at Gilchrist CHD clinic/medical records. 14. Answers phones, greets clients, and responds to clients’ needs in a kind, courteous, and timely manner. Communication represents DOH mission and values. 15. Maintains a clean and orderly clinic area; inventories clinic supplies at least monthly. 16. Completes forms for reporting services in the DOH HMS system. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains CPR and First Aid certifications. Participates in staff meetings and training activities as directed. Attends trainings to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to duties and responsibilities. Maintains professional development through job-related lectures, seminars, online trainings, teleconferences, etc. Employee is responsible for ensuring his/her EARs and/or CSRs are input and verified in the HMS system in accordance with DOH/HMS guidelines and deadlines. Ensures EARs time is always in agreement with timesheet. Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which are stored in hard copy or electronic format. Worksite is Gilchrist County District Schools; supervised by the RN Supervisor for the School Health Program and administratively responsible to the school principal while at the school site. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Have First Aid training, current CPR/Basic Life Support Certificate, have your own transportation and willing to travel. Qualifications: Minimum – High School Diploma, Driver’s License Preferred – Minimum of one year experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant or other position in another Medical Field, Ability to accurately take vital signs, Ability to communicate well with others, Basic Computer skills, Ability to lift 50lbs and run to any location on school campus where student or staff is in distress, Good organizational skills, Knowledge of normal and abnormal Vitals in kids and adults. 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: Gilchrist County Health Department The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available: + State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) + Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) + Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed) + Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) + Deferred Compensation (voluntary) + Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) + And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, 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. 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. 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. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 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. Location: TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 Nearest Major Market:Gainesville