• Job Description

  Req#: 801427

  Requisition No: 801427

  Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

  Working Title: 68900159 - OPS Health Services and Facilities Consultant

  Position Number: 68900159

  Salary: $19.69 Hourly

  Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2023

  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.

  Under the direction of Agency Secretary Jason Weida, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.

  Agency 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.

  This is a professional position responsible for reviewing, processing and making a determination regarding background screening requirements pursuant to section 408.809 and Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. The incumbent for this position will be required to perform the following:

  Analyze all incoming background screening results and make determinations of eligibility based on Florida Statutes.

  Review and analyze supplemental reports and documentation received to determine final screening outcomes.

  Send appropriate notifications and input results into data system within established timeframes.

  Maintain highly confidential information

  Provide technical assistance and consultation with health care providers, Field Offices and other Agency staff regarding

  screening results and the background screening website

  Coordinate with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigations and other state law enforcement agencies regarding screening results.

  Processes incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and faxes to the Background Screening Unit within required timeframes.

  Available to answer a high volume of incoming calls.

  Position requires regular and timely attendance Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 in the office.

  This position will be filled at the minimum salary of $19.69

  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 Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • No state income tax for residents of Florida;

  • State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

  • Savings & Spending Accounts;

  • 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan);

  • Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

  For a more complete list of benefits and eligibility requirements, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

  What is OPS employment?

  OPS employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

  OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions because they serve at the pleasure of the agency head.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of state statutes and administrative rules which govern background screening.

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

  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

  • Ability to compile, organize, analyze data, and make recommendations.

  • Knowledge and skills of the computer and application of various software.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers and other agency staff.

  • Ability to prepare reports, applications, documents, and other written materials.

  • Ability to take multiple professional phone calls for long periods of time.

  • Ability to analyze and problem solve when necessary.

  • Customer service skills.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

  •At least six months background screening experience.

  •At least one year of customer service experience in a professional environment.

  Preference will be given to candidates with:

  •Knowledge of Chapter 435 and Section 408.809, F.S.

  •Knowledge of the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Management System.

  •Previous experience with reviewing criminal history.

  •Bi-lingual is preferred, but not required.

  Minimum requirements must be verifiable on your applicant profile and/or resumé. Potential candidates may be asked to

  complete a skills test prior to scheduling an interview.

  LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  N/A

  CONTACT: CHRISTINE FREEMAN 850-412-4421

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

  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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

• About the company

  Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/, Spanish pronunciation: ) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.

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