DATA ENTRY OPERATOR

Job details

Salary

$24 - $38 an hour

Job Type

Part-time

**Only for American region** Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is assigned to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, Data Operations, for the Newborn Screening Program. Duties of this position involve leading the Data Entry Operators and fundamental principles and practices, arithmetic, office procedures, filing practices and essential computer skills.


Responsible for accurate input of data from the Newborn Screening and Microbiology laboratory specimen forms into the laboratory information management systems and Specimen Gate. This demographic information is the basis for the laboratory tracking and reporting network.


Related duties as required, including, but not limited to verification of data entry and performing other miscellaneous clerical duties as needed at the discretion of the supervisor or designee.


Assist in mailing of laboratory specimen reports, including, but not limited to printing labels, stuffing envelopes, sorting reports and delivering them to the mail room.


Assist in the Customer Services Unit as needed.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices. Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

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

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.


Qualifications:

Minimum - High School Diploma or Equivalent.


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:

Jacksonville, Florida


The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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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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: http://www.sss.gov


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.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.