ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

Requisition No: 880877


Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064689 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064689


Salary: $1,384.62 - $1,538.47 Biweekly


Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2026


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Salary range: $36,000.12 - $40,000.22 annually

Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.


Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida's buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

The Agency is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant II position which provides office support to the Health Quality Assurance unit within the General Counsel's Office.


This position will provide administrative support for the Chief Legal Counsel and Tallahassee attorneys.


Duties include but are not limited to preparing a variety of legal documents and reports; monitoring all assignments received by attorneys; set up, establish, organize, and maintain an efficient and complete filing system (electronic); prompt and accurate handling of incoming and outgoing mail and faxes; making travel arrangements and submitting reimbursements; scheduling meetings and other events as requested by supervisors; assist with preparation of various reports as needed; prepare requests for system access; receive telephone calls and take messages as necessary; field routine calls from the public; assist other staff as needed; and other duties as assigned.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:
• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts

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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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


Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of methods of data collection.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions.

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two years of administrative experience.


Preference given to candidates with legal experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: ELIZABETH DEMARCO View phone number on click.appcast.io

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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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