State of Florida Jobs (2)

Requisition No : 806356

Agency : Department of Health

Working Title : MEDICAL ASSISTANT - 64028166

Position Number : 64028166

Salary : $31,200.00 - $34,320.00

Posting Closing Date : 07 / 08 / 2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

Division of Disease Control Specialty Care Center

Medical Assistant

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33602

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.

Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.

From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.

There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.

We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state.

As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues.

The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services.

The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Title of Position :

This is an entry-level administrative position working in a fast paced, high volume outpatient clinical setting. MA’s are responsible for dealing directly with the public, answering questions over the phone, and entering demographic & medical data into a computer database.

Strong communication skills are required, as this position is required to provide program information, answer client questions, and explain policies.

This position may also be required to schedule / reschedule appointments, and file client records. Applicant should be detail-oriented and be able to multi-task.

Your Specific Responsibilities :

Accurately and within established timeframes registers, client demographic, contact and financial information into the electronic health record (EHR).

Verifies and updates demographic, contact and financial information at each visit to ensure accuracy.

• Verifies appointments and checks clients into EHR, retrieves, files and assembles medical records as necessary, knowledge of service collection and use of service collection tools / documentation.
• Knowledge of financial and billing procedures from all sources (Medicaid, Medicare, managed care plans, Ryan White, etc.

including duties associated with the clinic cashiering position. This knowledge will also include understanding of the locally approved fee schedule and reimbursement knowledge.

When assigned to clinical duties (including specialized clinics) :

Updates EHR as necessary and prepares clients to be sign by provider. Takes vital signs, height and weight and documents adherence questions and updates EHR accordingly.

Informs providers of any known abnormal lab or diagnostic results and informs provider when patients are ready to be seen.

Prepares and maintains exam rooms and ensures appropriate supplies I equipment items are available to ensure clinical service delivery can be provided.

Cleans and / or sterilizes equipment, maintains inventory of supplies, rotates stock, and monitors expiration dates.

High level of expertise related to inputting, processing and retrieving lab orders, results. This also includes expertise in preparing lab orders for patients who receive lab services at designated patient service centers.

Knowledge of medical insurances and contracted labs associated with medical insurance.

• Common duties and expectations for all assigned SCC medical assistants :
• Arrives on time and ready at workstation at assigned time. Informs supervisors of changes in schedule.
• Actively monitors client waiting rooms, exam rooms and clinic flow and updates appropriate staff I clinic managers as necessary.
• Assists in client related phone calls that include but not limited to appointment reminders, and reminders to bring in missing documentation.

Assists in assembling clinic records and condom bags as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience (orally and written).
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of Health Management System.
• Knowledge and skills in basic phlebotomy.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams).
• Knowledge of OSHA and Safety requirements associated with a lab.
• Skills handling bio-hazardous waste procedures.
• Skills in the use of universal precautions when working in a laboratory setting and / or with other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
• Ability to perform data entry.

Qualifications : Minimum :

Minimum :

• 1 year of customer service experience
• 1 year of experience in data entry

Preferred :

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Medical Assistant certification

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 :

Specialty Care Center, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

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.
• Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition waivers for State Universities / Community Colleges.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, 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. Note : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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.

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.

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration : (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268

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.

Requisition No : 805819

Agency : Department of Transportation

Working Title : WELDER - 55011954

Position Number : 55011954

Salary : $44,594.93 - $57,711.08

Posting Closing Date : 07 / 07 / 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

691 NORTH DADE MAINTENANCE

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON : Bencze Vajta

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER : 305-640-7165

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS : [email protected]

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY : $1,715.19 - $2,219.66

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 :

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com /

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

This position requires a valid Class (A, B, C, or E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy.

An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following :

• three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
• any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
• a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
• a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.

Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position.

Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query.

Upon hire, this position also requires applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Drivers Record Requirements Policy.

The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements.

The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee.

POSITION DESCRIPTION : Performs welding in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of various highway structures and facilities, including overhead signs, structures, guardrails, handrails, elements of drainage structures, and other elements related to highway structures and facilities.

Preheats, cleans, cuts, fits, and welds metal components in the manufacturing and repair of structures, fleet equipment, buildings and other department owned and operated assets.

Operates and maintains a wide variety of mechanized equipment such as automotive, pickups, and vans as required and related to the maintenance and repair of highway structures and facilities, while following safety procedures.

Prepares surfaces and applies protective coatings to manufactured or repaired metal products. Operates met cutting saws, metalizing gun, hydraulic punch, plasma cutter, drill press, all types of welding equipment and other associated tools.

Selects materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for required work and prepares requisitions and price quotes for purchases according to purchasing guidelines.

Purchases parts and supplies as a purchasing card holder and is accountable for proper processing of invoices and completion of required paperwork and work orders.

Unloads raw materials and loads completed products utilizing forklifts and other associated tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS OF THE WELDING TRADE. KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES USED IN GAS AND ELECTRIC WELDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.

ABILITY TO PERFORM FLAT, VERTICAL, AND HORIZONTAL WELDING. ABILITY TO PERFORM OXYGEN, ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRICAL WELDING RELATED TO AUTOMOTIVE AND EQUIPMENT REPAIRS.

ABILITY TO TAKE ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS. ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. ABILITY TO LIFT 50 LBS, CLIMB, SQUAT, STOOP, PUSH, PULL, CRAWL AND BEND.

ABILITY TO USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY. SKILLED IN THE USE OF BASIC MATH. SKILLED IN DOCUMENTING WORK PERFORMED AND MATERIALS USED ON WORK ORDERS.

ABILITY TO FOLLOW ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY VERBALLY AND IN WRITING.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS : Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies.The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.

Incumbent must be able to wear and use a respirator. A CDL Class B License Instructional Permit is required within 6 months of hire and obtain a CDL Class B License with air brakes within 12 months of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and one experience as a welder or graduate from an accredited welding program.

An additional year of experience as a welder is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.

to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $ 1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St.

Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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.