SENIOR CLERK - 64057459

Requisition No: 860762 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 64057459

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64057459 

Salary:  $1336.93 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Employee works in the School Health Program and reports directly to the Assistant Comm Health Nursing Director. This individual performs a variety of office duties, but will not be limited to the following:
• The employee in this position is responsible for day to day collection, review, and entry of DOH HMS data base information consisting of time and services provided by all the School Health OPS staff.
• The employee will verify entries for accuracy, work closely with all School Health Program supervisors to ensure all time and worksheet logs submitted by the clinic staff are on time and correct.
• The employee researches and traces all errors ensuring corrections are made.
• The employee keeps supervisors and staff informed concerning all HMS issues.
• The employee runs reports and print-outs to verify the accuracy of input on all the information provided.
• The employee scans documents as needed.
• The employee generates reports for distributions to supervisors as determined by the Assistant Comm Health Nursing Director.
• The employee notifies the Assistant Comm Health Nursing Director of any discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• The employee organizes and maintains documents and a confidential filing system. Meets productivity expectations, complies with timeliness entry parameters.
• Demonstrates team support to the School Health staff.
• Answers coding queries for the staff by referencing the Personal Health Coding Manual 50-20.
• The employee assist with the data collection, review, data entry of information, preparation and timely submission of the School Health Programs Annual Report.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with staff and supervisor.
• Follows FDOH policies and procedures.
• Submits time sheets in a correct and timely manner.
• Submits EAR accurately within 7 days of service.
• Accurately submits and completes monthly travel documents.
• Completes mandatory training to promote professional growth in a timely manner.
• Attends assigned meetings and in-services related to the job position.
• The employee will assist the Administrative Assistant 1 as needed.
• Will perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• In the event of a disaster, report for duty prior to, during or/and after the disaster as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General office practice.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge of correct grammar.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and typing skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Must be proficient in data entry, proficient in meeting data entry deadlines, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Preferred- recent (within 1 year) experience working in health care. 

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:

Viera, Florida

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.