OPS SENIOR CLERK - - 64918104

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

State of Florida - Bunnell, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Bunnell, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The OPS Senior Clerk position at the Florida Department of Health involves assisting the Dental Hygienist in the School-Based Dental Sealant Program within Flagler County schools. The role focuses on data collection, documentation, and interaction with children and school personnel to ensure effective program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect consent forms.
• Interact daily with preschool and school-age children, addressing questions and behavioral issues.
• Review documents for positive consent and confirm parent/guardian signatures.
• Document services provided to children in the Health Management System (HMS).
• Enter data into the Sealant Efficiency Assessment for Locals and States (SEALS) and Floss databases.
• Retrieve client information from FLMMIS and FLSHOTS.
• Register clients in HMS and EagleSoft.
• Verify insurance through FLMMIS and Change Healthcare.
• Print service histories from insurance web portals.
• Complete mandated forms with 100% accuracy.
• Represent the Florida Department of Health positively in Flagler County.
• Interact effectively with school personnel and community members.
• Ensure timely submission of reports as required by the State School-Based Dental Sealant Program.
• Serve as a runner in schools for transporting children.
• Provide backup clerical duties to the fixed dental clinic as assigned.
• Assist the Dental Hygienist with oral health education and screenings.
• Monitor work email and enter time worked in People First and EARS.
• Perform front desk duties as needed and attend mandatory trainings.

Requirements

• A valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Comfortable interacting with children.
• Knowledge and experience in working with children.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and use a telephone.
• Ability to interact professionally with DOH staff and the public.
• Proficiency in using the internet and computer systems such as Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to accurately document patient records.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Knowledge of EagleSoft software.
• Knowledge of HMS State of Florida.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year clerical or data entry work experience.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - Mandatory
• Workers' Compensation - Mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - Mandatory
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Deferred Compensation - Voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary