Data Entry Operator

Position: DATA ENTRY OPERATOR

Only for American region

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Entry Operators and apply fundamental principles and practices, arithmetic, office procedures, filing practices, and essential computer skills.
• Accurately input data from Newborn Screening and Microbiology laboratory specimen forms into the laboratory information management systems and Specimen Gate; this demographic information forms the basis for laboratory tracking and reporting.
• Verify data entry and perform other miscellaneous clerical duties as required by the supervisor or designee.
• Assist in mailing laboratory specimen reports, including printing labels, stuffing envelopes, sorting reports, and delivering them to the mail room.
• Provide assistance to the Customer Services Unit as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices; office procedures and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data related 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

• 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

• Innovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration:
  
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

Jacksonville, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• 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 with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Additional benefits (for a complete list, visit the State of Florida benefits website).

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. 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, visit the SSS website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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 on the date of your retirement.

Successful candidates will be required to complete the Form I‑9 and have that information verified using the E‑Verify system.

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.

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