FISCAL ASSISTANT II

Requisition No: 878600


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT II - 64045293

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045293


Salary: $35,802.80 - $39,506.74 annually


Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2026


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Open Competitive

DeFuniak Springs, FL

Please be advised:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile (application) must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides clerical support which includes a variety of complex and technical secretarial skills and support. Reports directly to the Operations & MGMT Consultant II - SES. Duties involves a diversity of programs requiring a wide latitude of technical and legal knowledge and the ability to exercise independent judgement and the capability and initiative to accomplish results in program area. This position is identified as a sensitive position and will be performing task involving sensitive information, high levels of trust and requires background screening including fingerprinting. Adhere to Department of Health Information Security policies and procedures. Key custodian for designated areas.

Chief Deputy Registrar for the Vital Statistics Program. Service the public needs involving Vital Statistics request. Issue birth and death certificates as requested. Maintain vital records files, and appropriate audit trails. Monitor Vital Statistics at Tax Collectors branches for compliance with official documents and certificates. Completes onsite assessment monthly. Work with state office, funeral homes, birthing centers, hospitals to assure timely filing of vital records and assist with problem solving of issues as they arise. Adhere to F.S. 382 and F.A.C. 64-V1 relating to the Vital Statistics program. Maintain inventory of DOH Vital Statistics forms. Provide training to funeral homes, birthing centers for Vital Statistics processes and policies. Work with Vital Statistics team to assure coverage of office at all times.


Assist with Medicaid, Medicare and third party insurance billing and organizational billing for Walton County Health Department. Responsible for timely submittal and follow-up of billings. Responsible for maintaining compliance rates set by Accounts Receivable Policy. Work with Business office tracking Billing Waivers, and refunds. Process the Bill File Completion Summary after the upload. Run and approve, after working the Billing Review and Approval Report.


Prepare reports and inform supervisor of status of accounts receivables for Walton County Health Department. Denial rate will be tracked and reported to supervisor to identify coding errors, identify billing problems, coding errors etc., to reduce rate and facilitate timely Medicaid and Medicare and Third Party payments. Monitor past due client accounts and contact clients via phone for collection of past due accounts. Work with Business Office regarding write offs. Perform other related duties as required. May be required to travel in personal vehicle. Will be available to work irregular and indeterminate periods of time in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Microsoft Suite, Customer Service, E-Vital Program, Medicaid, Medicare

Qualifications:

Minimum - Valid driver's license,


Preferred - Previous Vital Statistics experience, prior medical billing and coding experience

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:

DeFuniak Springs, FL

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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