Requisition No: 887131
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: INTERVIEWING CLERK - 64001875
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64001875
Salary: 34,760.00 - 36,500.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026
Anticipated Vancancy
Open Competitive
This position involves varied and complex clerical work, including client registration, interpretation of policies and rules, handling of medical records, and data entry of medical services. A basic understanding and the ability to disseminate information of a technical and general nature covering all programs of Public Health is required.
Operator for call center for the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa. Duties include scheduling appointments for the integrated health clinic which includes establishing client needs and insurance coverage. Utilizes FMMIS, HMS and Change Health Care to verify coverage. Schedules appointments through the HMS electronic health record. Scheduling includes documenting client demographic information and insurance coverage. Also, includes determining cost of appointment for services requested and instructions for providing proof of income to qualify for various programs.
Client check in and out for integrated health clinic appointments. Inputs/updates client demographics, insurance and financial data. Determines eligibility for various programs per program requirements. Prepares required forms and scans documents into HMS. Accesses Florida Shots for immunization status and notifies parents/clients of recommended shots. Provides vaccine information sheets for each shot due. Checks out all clients ensuring services are entered and billed to client or insurance, collects fees and provides client a receipt. Balances cash box daily. Completes fee report and balances to HMS daily fee report.
Utilizes Florida Shots Registry. Registers clients into FL Shots and notifies parents/clients of shots due based on CDC guidelines. Provides clients vaccine information sheets for each vaccine due. Enters shot history and records into FL Shots.
Prepares client service record for future appointments which includes verification of income with documentation in HMS. Makes reminder calls and utilizes text message reminder reports. Utilizes HMS note pad for details of appointment.
Serves as a Deputy Registrar for the Vital Statistics Program. Issues birth and death certificates per FL Statues. Completes daily fee report and balances cash drawer to e-Vitals.
Back-up Biller: Assists in sending EFT’s and checks to the regional billing hub. Reconciles insurance issues.
Insulin Distribution Program: Ensures income eligibility and current prescription is within 6 months of application.
Back-up for all record requests. Complies with FL Statutes, HIPPA and DOH policy regarding the release of confidential information. Logs incoming and outgoing records.
Epilepsy Services Program: Determine epilepsy medication program eligibility. Refer to Epilepsy Service program and provide information.
Back-up for FL Shots Reminder Report for Santa Rosa clients ages 0-35 months who are due vaccinations. Runs monthly report and mails monthly reminder letters to clients and documents in FL Shots as necessary.
Extra duties: Codes and certifies Employee Activity Records. Attends staff meetings, in service education programs and conferences. Completes mandatory trainings. Participates in one community outreach annually. Completes program specific reports with follow-up to supervisor. Performs other duties as required
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, correct grammar usage and basic arithmetic. Must have the ability to prepare reports and correspondence, follow instructions, review data for accuracy and completeness, communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Valid Driver’s License
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.
5527 Stewart Street
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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.
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