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MyFlorida OPS OFFICE AUTOMATION SPECIALIST I - 64852313 in JACKSONVILLE, Florida
OPS OFFICE AUTOMATION SPECIALIST I - 64852313
Date: Nov 14, 2024
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Requisition No: 841109
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS OFFICE AUTOMATION SPECIALIST I - 64852313
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64852313
Salary: $25 - $26 per Hour
Posting Closing Date: 11/27/2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Bureau of Public Health Laboratories
Jacksonville Laboratory
Hourly Salary: $25 - $26 per Hour
SALARY WILL BE BASED ON CURRENT STATE EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SKILL AND EXPERTISE
This is a temporary position based on grant funding
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a responsible professional position assigned to the Quality Assurance team of the Bureau Public Health Laboratories with the title of BPHL Laboratory Outreach & Quality Assurance Coordinator. Duties are related to outreach for specimen collection sites. This position will support areas of QA activities. The position based at BPHL-Jacksonville will provide state-wide quality assurance and outreach activities. For QA, this position will support the Quality Manager and work on activities including compliance with specimen submission and improve specimen quality. This will also include outreach to county health departments who are the largest submitters to BPHL for testing. This outreach will provide education and training on BPHL services as well as specimen submission guidance. Considerable independent judgment is required to plan and organize the work of this section. Duties are performed under general supervision. The position entails travel in the state of Florida and the possibility of travel out of state to learn best practices from another state public health laboratory.
Work to develop training materials for providers, CHDs, and other clients for specimen collection and submission to the BPHL. Training materials include printed materials, binders, and training aids to provide outreach to clinical specimen submitters to improve the pre-analytical efficiency of BPHL operations.
Travel to some CHDs to provide training to staff.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in analysis, testing, and quality assurance.
Ability to learn the required specimen handling & equipment used for specimen collection.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Some medical laboratory experience, the ability to understand basic QA terms and tasks.
Preferred – Moderate knowledge and understanding of terminology, principles, and techniques used in analysis, testing, and quality assurance.
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:
Jacksonville, Florida
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)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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: 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.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Location:
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Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville
