DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 5298
PAY GRADE: 077
CLASS TITLE: CLINICAL ASSOCIATE
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is professional nursing and/or medical work conducting physical examinations and providing
primary health care services.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Performs basic physical examinations of patients utilizing various techniques such as
observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Identifies and evaluates illnesses and injuries, treats common illnesses, and monitors the
progress of acute illnesses.
Compiles and evaluates patient medical histories, physical findings, and if necessary, initiates
further diagnostic laboratory tests.
Interprets and evaluates laboratory results.
Initiates treatment under a physician's supervision or, within the limits of established protocols,
makes diagnoses and chooses, initiates, and modifies selected therapies or treatments.
Facilitates prescriptions for standard drugs for patients following consultation with and
approval of a physician, or in accordance with established protocols.
Provides emergency medical care to injured persons.
Makes physical assessments and recognizes underlying emotional problems and refers patients
for appropriate treatment.
Provides information to patients and/or their families upon a diagnosis or plan of therapy.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
5298-CLINICAL ASSOCIATE-CS
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Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Ability to administer prescribed medications.
Ability to perform basic physical examinations.
Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses and injuries.
Ability to treat and/or monitor illnesses.
Ability to interpret and evaluate the results of laboratory tests.
Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
Ability to initiate treatment under medical supervision or to choose treatment within the limits
of established protocols.
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Florida Statute
464; or
Certification as a Physician's Assistant in accordance with Florida Statute 458.
EFFECTIVE:
12/13/1985
HISTORY: