OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR reclass to an OPS Staff Assistant - 64959244

Requisition No: 859542 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR reclass to an OPS Staff Assistant - 64959244

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64959244 

Salary:  $16.71 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title: OPS Health Educator: Re-Classing to Staff Assistant

Salary:  $16.71 an hour

Location:   Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                 Sanford, FL 32773

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for a motivated, hardworking individuals to fill (OPS Health Educator reclassing to an OPS Staff Assistant) positions located in Sanford, FL.

Condition of Employment:

This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.

This position requires a Valid Florida Driver License. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The OPS Staff Assistant for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County plays a central role in ensuring that eligible individuals receive timely cancer screenings and follow-up care. In this capacity, the educator assists with evaluating incoming referrals against program criteria—verifying demographic information, insurance coverage, and medical history—before coordinating appointments for both in-office consultations and mobile mammogram bus visits. Navigating complex schedules and tight timelines, the educator maintains clear and compassionate communication with clients and clinical staff to confirm bookings, manage rescheduling, and address barriers such as transportation or language needs.

In addition to appointment coordination, the educator sustains the program’s integrity through meticulous data management and administrative support. This includes entering client details, screening outcomes, and billing claims into the Health Management System and supplemental tracking spreadsheets, as well as conducting routine audits of electronic and paper files to uphold compliance and accuracy. Simultaneously, the educator handles essential office functions including but not limited to, coding and processing invoices, managing certified and routine mail, overseeing supply inventories, and performing filing, scanning, and other clerical tasks.

The assistant will be required to participate in community outreach events, educational sessions, and supports on-site logistics for mammogram bus events. This includes assisting clients with forms, escorting them to the screening bus, and preparing materials ahead of time. Provides interdepartmental and community collaboration through refers to internal or external programs and collaborates with the Regional Coordinator to build and maintain community partnerships that are essential for recruitment and improved screening rates.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices; Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; work independently; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Do you have two years of verifiable experience registering and scheduling client appointments in a medical office management or healthcare setting?

Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

Preferred:

Do you have two years of verifiable work experience using any type of computer program to manage client electronic health records?

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:

400 West Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida 32773

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.

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.