Lab Specimen Processor Jobs in Pensacola, FL (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 881847 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64003870

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003870 

Salary:  34,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a clinical support position in the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) Family Health Clinic. This position performs a wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performing clinical procedures to include:

• Onboarding patients-- including taking patient vital signs, patient histories, screening assessments, allergy status, HIV pre/post counselling, pregnancy status and documenting all in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Preparing patients for and assisting with provider examinations, administering basic first aid, and operating medical equipment
• Collecting laboratory specimens as directed by the clinician and providing assistance in laboratory daily tasks, as needed
• Ensuring lab request forms are submitted to the lab when completed by the provider
• Recording all client services completed on client encounter forms and documenting services in the EHR.

CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES: Preparing clinic area for clinical services:

• Preparing exam rooms for daily patient services (i.e. stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, for each exam room; 
• Preparing supply requisitions weekly and storing supplies in assigned locations;
• Sterilizing medical instruments and maintaining a clean clinical environment to ensure patient safety. 

CLERICAL SUPPORT SERVICES: 

• Providing assistance to front desk staff, as requested, making appointments, checking in clients in HMS and Florida SHOTS, preparing paperwork for visits; 
• Answering phone calls and assisting with taking messages for staff, nurses and providers, as needed;
• Shredding confidential papers, as assigned;
• Performing office procedures including all general administration duties required, (i.e. coding for reimbursement);
• Documenting Employee Accountability Record (EAR) data in HMS and certifying EARs daily;
• Performing QI/QA of EHRs monthly and projects as needed.

IN-SERVICE/STAFF DEVELOPMENT & OTHER RELATED DUTIES: 

• Participate in in-service and staff development programs related to job performance.
• Other related duties, which may include clinical and emergency assignments, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory specimen collection and processing.

Proficiency in vital sign measurement and client interviews

Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience.

Familiarity with maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPPA compliance

Knowledge sterile process of medical instruments and use of autoclave.

Medical office skills (data entry, scheduling appointments and maintaining records).

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of clinical team.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 1 to 3 years of experience in a clinical setting. Certification as Medical Assistant.

Preferred - 3 to 5 years of well documented experience in a clinical office setting with excellent phlebotomy skills. Certification in Phlebotomy and Certification as Medical Assistant.

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 theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. 

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1295 West Fairfield Drive. Pensacola, FL  32501

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 clickwww.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visitwww.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. 

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.