FISCAL ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 879707


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64003407

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003407


Salary: $34,760.00 annnually


Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2026


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** THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY BEING RECLASSED TO FISCAL ASSISTANT I **

Open Competitive

This position works in the Accounts Receivable Cash Management Unit. The employee in this position primary responsible is reviewing the Cashier's Balancing reports and supporting documentation, creating Excel spreadsheets, assigning Revenue Codes for FLAIR entry, assisting with distribution of bank supplies and other clerical duties as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily cashier audits for all Change Fund locations.
• Reviews Cashier's balancing paperwork to ensure the required documentation is received prior to completing the cashier audits.
• Creates FLAIR (Excel spreadsheets using the appropriate Org codes for each program.
• Reviews FLAIR Revenue Excel spreadsheet for accuracy, received from the Billing Team.
• Enters daily deposits revenue codes into FLAIR, daily.
• Research deposits for discrepancy and errors, when needed.
• Obtains Treasury Reports from the approved system, save reports on J drive, daily
• Obtains daily Remittance Advices (RAs) displaying payment information.
• Assists with conducting Quarterly Cashier audits at each Change Fund Location as needed.
• Distributes bank supplies and handwritten receipt books issued to Change Fund Locations as needed.
• Maintains log of bank supplies and handwritten books issued.
• Assists in the yearly inventory of nurse issuance medications as well as quarterly and yearly cash audits for all FDOH in Pinellas locations and local high schools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Cash handling and mathematics.
• Demonstrate excellent Customer service to assist internal and external customers.
• Proficient use and knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel; the ability to create spreadsheets, formulas and functions.
• Computer knowledge ability to use Microsoft Office programs i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational skills
• Critical Thinking skills
• Problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate both Written and verbal communication.
• Responsible for preparing and processing deposits for FLAIR transactions.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic Accounting
• Team Player
• Data Entry
• Phone Support

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Must have valid driver license, some travel required.
• 1-3 years Cash Handling experience, i.e.bank teller or other cash handling experience.
• 1 year of experience in an office/clinic environment providing office administrative support (e.g., client registration, cashier, answering telephones, data entry).
• Proficient in utilizing computer technology such as Microsoft Office-Windows, Excel, Word; data entry, typing.

Preferred -

• Experience using the HMS/Billing Portal registering clients for clinic/dental services or doctor's office.
• Experience using the health department's HMS system for posting payments to insurance and/or client's accounts or in a doctor's office.
• 1-3 years of experience in Medical Billing and Coding (CPT codes) or is familiar with use of procedure manuals used in a doctor's office and/or clinical setting.

Where You Will Work:

Department of Health in Pinellas County/St. Petersburg location:


205 Dr MLK Jr St N, St. Petersburg FL 33701

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!

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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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.


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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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