68059458 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 864748 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68059458 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68059458 

Salary:  $1,350.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025 

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This position will be filled at $1,350.00 bi-weekly and is non-negotiable.

 

The Agency is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant I position which provides office support to the Medicaid Fair Hearing Unit. 

Duties involve complex work assignments with minimum instructions and include, but are not limited to the below listed tasks.

 

Handle incoming calls, emails, incoming and outgoing USPS mail, and faxes for the Office of Fair Hearings. 

Ensure proper tracking, filing, and follow-up of all communications, documentation, and evidence received. 

This includes calls/communications requiring translation. 

Draft documents as required. 

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Chief. 

Assist with overflow work when office is short of support staff. 

 

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

 

Notice: This employer participates in the E-Verify System.  Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

 

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Typing skills.

Proofreading and attention to detail.

Ability to properly use technology.

Ability to follow direction.

Ability to communicate effectively with people in person and on the telephone.

Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience as an administrative assistant or similar position performing administrative duties.

One year of experience with Microsoft Office products.

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

 

CONTACT: TONYALYN HERRING 850-412-3530

 

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employm