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STAFF ASSISTANT - 64085606

Date: Dec 9, 2024

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Requisition No: 842797

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 64085606

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085606

Salary: $38,000 - $39,000

Posting Closing Date: 12/18/2024

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position i s a Peer Care & Treatment Navigator for Area 3/13.

This i s a Career Service position that works direct l y w i th new and existing c l i ents eligible for Ryan White Services and support across the 15 counties in Area 3/13.

This posi tion:

+ Provides Peer Services for Area 3/13 HIV Clients.

+ Call clients with appointment reminders for eligibility, ADAP, case management, doctor, and lab appointments. Meet with new Clients as they enter or re-enter the Area 3/13 County Health Department's specialty care clinics. Follow-up with Clients to overcome barriers to care and remain in care. Work on linkage to care program. Assist Clients with adherence. Accompany/transport Clients to appointments if available and requested. Complete forms and documentation accurately and as instructed. Communicate with CHD clinic staff, Ryan White eligibility, and case management staff as needed and directed. Attend meetings and clinics as directed.

+ When clinic schedule changes, will call and reschedule appointments. Assures that labs are present electronically in preparation of clinic visits. Performs necessary check-in functions, including financial eligibility status screening, verifying current insurance status, and updating demographics, phone numbers and address and ensuring proof of all positives are in the ELO of all CD clients. If needed, will scan lab results from outside sources and schedule follow-up appointments with providers as needed. Checks with the phone triage daily for any incoming faxes. Responsible for canceling appointments due to termination of insurance coverage or ineligibility. Communicates all scheduling changes with supervisor.

At all times maintains confidential information such as social security numbers, medical information and other confidential data in a secure manner. Respects the confidentiality of related issues by not discussing with unauthorized staff. Per DOH Information Security and Privacy Policy 7-Confidential Information, staff have the authority to take confidential information into the field to perform job responsibilities. Staff must adhere to Field Policy for Confidential information. Ensures discussions held between staff cannot be overheard by unauthorized staff. Reports suspected breaches of security to supervisor immediately

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Systems

+ Experience working in Electronic Medical Records

+ Strong Organization, Communication and Customer Service skills

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Qualifications:

Minimum - Must have experience living with HIV and/or personal experience with Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV.

Must have knowledge, skill, and ability to use Microsoft Office Programs.

Must have valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

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:

DOH-Alachua located at 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville FL 32641 (travel 25%)

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

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+ 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:

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-###-####). 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-###-####). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641

Nearest Major Market:Gainesville