OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64858503

Requisition No: 877110 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64858503

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858503 

Salary:  $22.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2026 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

POSSIBLE MULTI-HIRE OPPORTUNITY

THIS IS AN OPS POSITION

TITLE:  OPS CLAIMS ADJUSTERS, EXAMINERS AND INVESTIGATORS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER

POSITION LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE / LEON COUNTY

POSITION #:   64858503

SALARY:       $22.00 Per hour

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Disability Caseworker Opportunity

 

Are you looking for a job with flexibility that supports work/life balance? Please see some of the great benefits offered at DDS:

 

• Provide service to the citizens of Florida and help our community
• No past medical experience required
• In-depth training provided
• No work to take home or emails to check on weekends or after hours
• After 12 successful months in the trainee program, employees that meet expectations can request flexible schedules within established guidelines
• After 15 successful months, employees have the opportunity to qualify for more complex cases that may include a pay increase
• Additional mentoring and training available to help employees succeed
• Leadership development program available so DDS can promote from within
• Optional overtime typically offered throughout the year

 

At the Florida DDS, we care about our claimants and our employees. We look for opportunities to support employees while simultaneously meeting our business needs.

 

  

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is entry level professional work researching, developing, compiling, analyzing, and rendering independent decisions relative to Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income and/or Medically Needy disability claims filed in the State of Florida.  Training is provided on relevant policy, medical review and vocational evaluation. Potential advancement based on successful performance of job duties.

As a key member of the team, you must be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public.  You must be able to operate successfully in a demanding environment, manage multiple tasks, and work independently. We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, have critical thinking skills, understand basic math, and are able to work in a Windows-based computer environment.

Electronic Case Management - All work is conducted utilizing multiple computer screens and typed case notes. Appropriate transactional inputs process cases from beginning to closure, reviewing computer generated alerts to ensure timely processing. Competencies required: Written communication skills, organizational abilities, and basic computer skills required: Maintains records and other reading materials related to services or benefits. Plans, organizes and coordinates work assignments.

Verbal Communication - Utilizes effective verbal communication skills and telephone techniques to develop and/or establish necessary factual medical and vocational documentation.

Evaluates a variety of documents to determine their evidentiary sufficiency for decision-making purposes. Evaluates data for accuracy and completion.

Authorizes purchase of specialized medical or psychological diagnostic services, when appropriate, for the purpose of documenting the severity of impairment.

Secures medical evidence of recor