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Requisition No: 833288
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS HUMAN SERVICES ANALYST - 64952378
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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.
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The OPS Human Services Analyst will serve as a primary driver for the Mobile Medical Unit and will provide clerical assistance to the unsheltered homeless where they reside as part of the Health Care for the Homeless Program. The incumbent will be responsible for engaging potential clients, helping with eligibility applications, organizing clients on a first come first serve basis, entering data in databases and Excel spreadsheets, and scheduling appointments. The work is field-based and will go out into the community to engage with the homeless population on the Mobile Medical Unit or inside shelter sites as needed.
- Serves as the primary driver of the Mobile Medical Unit, ensuring timely arrival at scheduled locations daily. Responsible for daily set up and break down, fueling, and ensuring cleaning of the Mobile Medical Unit.
- Interviews and determines financial eligibility for services based on established criteria for new and established clients.
- Registers and checks in clients.
- Uses multiple computer applications to perform duties and keeps technical skills current which includes Next Gen, Carescope, maxRTE, Eaglesoft, and HMS.
- Answers all telephone calls courteously and promptly with accurate information.
- Monitors daily Mobile Medical Unit schedule and communicates with clinic staff as needed.
- Makes daily appointment confirmation calls to clients.
- Photocopies and/or faxes medical record based upon appropriate requests; ensures medical record releases are on file.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
- Ability to type and/or use a keyboard control data input device, adding machine and utilize other office equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Skill in working effectively with the public.
- Knowledge of computer systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Must have a current Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL B).
- Experience working in a medical clinic environment, including knowledge of medical terminology.
- Three or more years of customer service experience.
- Three or more years of data entry experience.
Preferred:
- Three or more years of experience determining financial eligibility for services.
- Experience working with the homeless population.
- Experience providing services in an outreach or shelter setting.
Where You Will Work:
Mobile Medical Unit - Various shelter sites throughout Pinellas County.
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).
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
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.
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.
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