| Location | TALLAHASSEE, FL |
Requisition No: 886242
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT II - 64002520
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64002520
Salary: $39,520.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2026
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Open Competitive: 64002520 "Pending Classification to a Senior Clerk"
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for entering client information into Eagle soft and Health Management System (HMS),
purchasing office supplies and communicating with insurance companies regarding referrals. Uses a
variety of computer programs such as FLMMIS to assist in obtaining insurance information. Verifies
information to ensure accuracy. Acts as receptionist by answering telephones, distributes
information, makes appointments for services and refers all dental/medical questions to proper
personnel.
Responsible for completing and sending broken appointment letters/phone calls to clients and
warning/dismissal letters to clients. Monitors text and reminders via Practice MOJO.
Greets clients and interviews them to ascertain needs including any client complaints. Ensures
completion of client information by other staff.
Responsible for the efficient operation of the front desk by organizing and maintaining client records.
Works with health information in preparing daily client and office schedules.
Communicate with public and clients to respond to any request for information. Always take
precautions to observe Federal and State rules regarding confidentiality of client information and
medical records and maintain that staff observe this as a precaution as well.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and practices is used to perform procedures. Ability to understand verbal and
written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships.
Qualifications:
Preferred - 1 or more years of dental experience preferred.
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:
Tallahassee, 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:
supplemental insurance options;
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
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 safetysensitive
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 Departments 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.
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.