Requisition No: 791944

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DATA ENTRY OPERATOR - 64953361 1 1 1

Position Number: 64953361

Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2023

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk 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.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Clinical Data Review and Quality Assurance Duties To Include:

• Inputs client clinical data into CAREWare/HMS/and local Access database (grant required) systems and scans documents into the HMS or other systems, including but not limited to demographics, lab values, encounter dates, service type, medications, referral findings, etc.
• Extracts data from medical records in HMS or other medical records.
• Verifies that all required data is being entered into the systems.
• Works closely with Data Analyst reviewing patient records and identifying areas for needed quality improvement.
• Generates client level clinical data reports, as required or requested, including but not limited to RSR Report, RDR Report, Custom Clinical Reports, HAB Indicator Reports, etc.
• Reviews data for accuracy.
• Prepares reports using Excel, Word, Power Point, and other Microsoft Systems.
• Attends/completes CAREWare/HMS and any other system-related training as required/available.

Other duties as required:

• Assists with client registration and checkout, including, but not limited to copying, faxing, completion of forms and documents, verification of payer source/demographics/income, and client interaction.
• Assists with incoming telephone traffic, including triaging/coordinates telephoned requests for clinical services with the triage nurse and/or physician.
• Maintains and organizes medical records room including pulling/filing client medical records, maintaining client/medical records confidentiality and security.
• Performs related duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed.
• As a state employee, in a County Health Department, incumbent will participate in disaster preparedness and/or recovery activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical and Pharmaceutical terminology.
• Knowledge of basic computer software.
• Knowledge of normal lab values.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Florida Driver's License

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Polk County/Bartow

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance: coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
• Social Security (FICA) Alternative Plan:

The State Personnel System sponsors a qualified retirement plan, administered by VALIC for full- and part-time OPS employees. Participation for OPS employees in the VALIC-administered plan is mandatory and enrollment is automatic upon hire, unless you are exempt for one of the following reasons: Florida Retirement System (FRS) retiree, receiving an FRS benefit; or dually employed in an FRS-covered position. Eligible OPS employees will contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax-deferred individual account in your name instead of paying Social Security (FICA) tax. Please visit www. VALIC.com/opsfl for more information.

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.

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.