OPS FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64914088

Requisition No: 884330

Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64914088 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64914088 Salary: $18.00/hour Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026 Total Compensation Estimator

Tool OPS FISCAL ASSISTANT I Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: Verify collection list for payment status before it goes to collections. Remove pending collections accounts not eligible to be sent. Contact Client Insurance and obtain pre-authorization for Dental Services Attach approvals or denials of Preauthorization's in HMS. Write notes in HMS and Dentrix of client responsibility per Preauthorization's. Work with Billing Hub to reconcile client and insurance payments when there are discrepancies Provide Billing Hub with requested documentation (x-rays, Dr Notes, etc…) Assist Billing Hub to find clients in HMS. Make account corrections requested by Billing Hub. Verify dental insurance coverage and eligibility of clients. Verify account balances and make any necessary corrections prior to client arrival. Participate in monthly fiscal TEAMS meeting. Answering the dental calls and actioning the request Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems Knowledge of computer software including applications Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience Qualifications: Minimum: A high school diploma or its equivalent

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one (1) year of clerical experience. Valid Florida Driver's License 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: Arcadia, FL 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 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.