OPS Senior Clerk 64913127- STD/HIV Program -Florida Health Department 33125

"Florida Health Department- STD//HIV Program

LOCATION: Health District Center- 1350 NW 14TH ST. SUITE 212. MIAMI, FL 33125

SALARY: $17.00/hr.

DESCRIPTION:

This position is a specialized clerical position requiring the exercise of judgment and initiative in the Sexually Transmitted Disease Program (STD) of the Miami-Dade County Health Department. The incumbent is assigned to the STD surveillance unit and may be required to periodically work in other areas as required by management. This position is designated as a sensitive position and the incumbent is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with DOH and Miami-Dade County Health Department Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and securing the following confidential sets: STD case reporting, surveillance information, and clinical information. The position is responsible for reviewing and updating confidential information in electronic database. Incumbent is expected to communicate in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Receives, date stamps, and sorts incoming positive STD tests and enters data into PRISM in accordance with program guidelines. Creates, modifies and updates computerized client records following established protocols. Performs routine computerized record searches. Ensures accuracy, timeliness and completeness of data. Maintains a current jail log in order to ensure accurate information is available when initiating field records on inmates. Acts as liaison with other counties.

Receives incoming STD reports by telephone and fax. Verifies treatment of reported STDs by telephone with private providers and obtains necessary demographic information for field follow-up. Initiates field records to field staff for follow-up investigations in accordance with program guidelines.

Organizes and maintains filing system for epidemiologic field records and maintains laboratory surveillance files, records and reports. Responds to special requests and analysis of STD data as required.

Collects statistical data and performs other administrative duties relative to the position. Accepts telephone requests from units and agencies, accesses computerized clients records and communicates requested information after proper verification of requestor’s identity.

Provides back up to client registration or medical record maintenance duties at any Miami-Dade clinic site as directed by program management. Duties may include: register clients for STD clinic visit, interview clients to determine financial/insurance eligibility, collect and verify data needed for medical chart and billing.

Attends meetings, training sessions and conferences. Performs incidental typing as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of secretarial or clerical work experience in a medical setting

Must be able to work independently

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Are you bilingual? If yes, please list the languages you are fluent in.

The headquarters for this position is at our Health District Building- 1350 NW 14TH ST. Miami, FL 33125. The starting salary will be $16.19/hr- M-F from 8am-5pm. Are you be willing to commute to this location and schedule?

Please provide your preferred email for interview scheduling purposes.

In the event of an emergency, this office may be required to perform emergency operations functions. Are you willing to work before, during and/or beyond your normal work hours or days in a special needs shelter, Red Cross shelter, Emergency Operations Command Center, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural?

Work Location: In person"

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