68059458 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 864748 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68059458 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68059458 

Salary:  $1,350.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025 

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This position will be filled at $1,350.00 bi-weekly and is non-negotiable.

The Agency is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant I position which provides office support to the Medicaid Fair Hearing Unit. 

Duties involve complex work assignments with minimum instructions and include, but are not limited to the below listed tasks.

Handle incoming calls, emails, incoming and outgoing USPS mail, and faxes for the Office of Fair Hearings. 

Ensure proper tracking, filing, and follow-up of all communications, documentation, and evidence received. 

This includes calls/communications requiring translation. 

Draft documents as required. 

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Chief. 

Assist with overflow work when office is short of support staff. 

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Notice: This employer participates in the E-Verify System.  Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Typing skills.

Proofreading and attention to detail.

Ability to properly use technology.

Ability to follow direction.

Ability to communicate effectively with people in person and on the telephone.

Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience as an administrative assistant or similar position performing administrative duties.

One year of experience with Microsoft Office products.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: TONYALYN HERRING 850-412-3530

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.