SENIOR CLERK - 64003825

Requisition No: 867212 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 64003825

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003825 

Salary:  $34,759.92 - $36,992.28 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Pending Reclassification

DeFuniak Springs, FL

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is under the general supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position is identified as a sensitive position and may be responsible for receiving personal bills or performing tasks involving high level of trust.   This position requires a background screening including fingerprinting.  This position is identified as a key custodian for designated areas.  Position will adhere to the Information Security Policies and Procedures.

Interview clients for FDOH Walton program eligibility following information security policies and procedures for all health department programs.  Obtain vital information for patients/client integration in HMC system. Input demographics, financial data, and record information in HMS system for reports and patient care. Verify incomes and information for completeness and accuracy. Verify Medicaid eligibility using FMMIS. Prepare patient records according to policies and procedures. Determine eligibility for Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women for women with positive pregnancy test following the Medicaid/PEPW guidelines. Complete applications using the Florida System to generate immediate temporary Medicaid.

Provide clerical support to Family Planning and Maternal Health programs of the Walton CHD. Maintain smooth clinic flow by adhering to the daily appointment schedule. Retrieve and prepare medical charts for clinic sessions adhering to records management guidelines. Verify/update patient/client information for HMS database. Provide routine information to Prenatal and Family Planning patients/clients regarding appointments, programs, clinic schedules, procedure, etc.

PROVIDE Healthy Start Initial contacts, care coordination, education and case management including home visits to all prenatal women, and families, who reside in Walton County, who are determined through the Initial Assessment to need Healthy Start services. Will provide services in accordance with client’s level of need following Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines. Maintains timely client records, assists in collection of statistical data and evaluation of information to assure objectives are met and standards are maintained. Provides parent education in prenatal care, parenting skills and infant child health. Assist non-English speakers with scheduling appointments with primary care as needed

Complete initial assessment (IA) screen for assigned Healthy Start (HS) clients.  Ensures that prenatal clients are managed in accordance with HS pathway schedules. Provide psychosocial assessments, ASQ’s, Domestic Violence Screening. Provide appropriate referral to available resources as indicated. Develop a family support plan to meet identified needs. Document all services accurately into the Well Family System adhering to Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines.

 Provide interpreter service for Hispanic clients of Walton County Health Department, assist in making appointments for those clients with other agencies in the community or health care providers to facilitate their health care

Complete all reports, including EAR within require time frame. Duty during disater required including work for irregular and indeterminate periods of time. Other assigned duties as  needed to support clinic operations. Will be assigned purchasing card responsiblities related to travel. Assigned purchasing card responsibilities and adheres to purchasing card policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Average computer skills, ability to successfully multitask, ability to set priorities, ability to manage a telephone, Strong communication skills, Strong organizations skills, Ability to work well with others, is customer service oriented, able to communicate fluently with Hispanic clients

Qualifications:

Minimum - Valid Driver’s License, Fluent in Spanish, clerical experience

Preferred – Previous Healthy Start experience, experience with maintaining medical charts, experience with Medicaid/PEPW applications and eligibility

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:

DeFuniak Springs

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, 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.

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.