OPS CASHIER - 64926082

Requisition No: 826818 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS CASHIER - 64926082

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64926082 

Salary:  $16.00 HR 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:
The OPS Cashier position is responsible for general clerical and cashiering, and reception, at Hendry & Glades Counties Health Department (CHD). This position will float between LaBelle, Clewiston & Moore Haven as needed. Provides electronic file maintenance for Department of Health in Hendry & Glades Counties by sorting, scanning and filing documents in appropriate electronic Medical. This position is responsible for ensuring that confidential information and documents are secured and that departmental functions as it relates to privacy are accomplished in accordance with State and local policies and procedures. The position also provides back up duties for other clerical positions. Providing clerical back up duties include working at the Hendry CHD Labelle location and the Glades CHD in Moore Haven as required. Position reports directly to the Operations & MGMT Consultant I – SES and is headquartered at the CHD in LaBelle.
Works independently at the front desk answering phones, directing incoming calls and messages to the appropriate party according to office policy. Greets clients and visitors in a prompt and pleasant manner, determines their needs and responds accordingly. Acts as an interpreter when needed. Cashiers’ client services from super bill, collecting past due fees for services, reviewing client balance through the Health Management System (HMS) billing function. Identifies method of payment for service received (cash, bill to Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, or other third-party payment sources). Provides the following clerical support: 1) manages and routes e-mails; 2) handles incoming calls when forwarded to the Front Desk; 3) assists in organizing and arranging meetings, prepares agendas and minutes for same. Attends and participates in Quality Improvement Activities, In-service programs and staff meetings. Successfully completes annual DOH mandatory trainings as well as other assigned trainings within the specified timeframes.
Assists in preparing medical files for storage or archiving on an annual basis. Keys, scans and/or verifies alpha-numeric data accurately and efficiently from hard-copy documents to a computer system. Copies, scans, sorts and files medical documents using the appropriate equipment. Participates in processing the closure of inactive medical records. Ensures upon cashiering that updates are accurate in HMS. The incumbent may be required to lift and maneuver boxes of records. Ensures that all hard copies are scanned and uploaded in HMS as applicable. Assists Senior Clerk and Supervisor in researching client records and documents.
Supports Senior Clerk in their responsibility for the maintenance, retrieval, and filing of confidential medical records. Assists Senior Clerk in ensuring that all lab and medical information is also filed timely in medical record. Assists in processing of medical record releases, reviewing for completeness prior to the release of confidential information. Handles all requests for record copies in a timely manner. Assists in the responsibility for inventory control of state and local forms.
Acts as back up to Senior Clerk in assisting professional staff coordinate schedule for clinics as necessary, including Family Planning, Maternity and working with the Ryan White Program. Functions as the clerical liaison with medical staff in serving clients.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including assisting with incoming and outgoing mail, and the courier bag Serves as a backup to process outgoing and incoming US mail and packages, processes deliveries to the correct department. Reports all problems immediately using the chain of command.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:

• The principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Office procedures and practices.
• Filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records and using and completing forms.

Skills:

• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position.
• Arithmetic/Mathematical reasoning (performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly);
• Cognitive Reasoning: Discovers or selects rules, principles, or relationships between facts and other information.

Ability:

• Communication (Oral & Written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date plans and information to subordinates, peers, and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others;
• Talking to others to effectively convey information
• Creative Thinking: Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Willing and able to travel between work locations (Clewiston, Moore Haven, LaBelle)
• Willing and able to perform emergency duty. Emergency duty required of the incumben includes workin in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural. 
• Must have experience in handling cash payments and balanced a cash drawer.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal & written)
• Must have a high school diploma or an equivalent GED

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:
Hendry County Health Department (Headquartered)
1140 Pratt Blvd
LaBelle, FL 3335

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.

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.