MEDICAL UNIT SPECIALIST (I/C) - 60008314

Requisition No: 857756 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: MEDICAL UNIT SPECIALIST (I/C) - 60008314

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60008314 

Salary:  $34,760.00 - $55,174.24 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2025 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

 

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

 

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Medical Unit Specialist within Infection Control. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• This is a responsible position located in the Medical Services/Clinical Services area, because of the nature of the information and confidentiality of the department; this is a very sensitive position requiring a person of high trust and authority. Responsible for the assurance of patient and employee confidentiality related to HIPPA Guideline. 

• Prepares and maintains Excel spreadsheet/workbook for staff Performance. Electronically prepares annual employee evaluations for clinics and other staff members reporting to the Clinical Medical Director / END/ Ancillary Svs/ Infection Control Director for review/submission. Develops and formats computer generated reports, forms, etc. utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applications for interoffice use as needed. Receives all incoming calls, answers routine questions and routes all other calls to appropriate person in the department. Receives and screens and routes all mail for Unit 31 & 32 daily. Prepares requisitions for purchasing and warehouse orders. Maintains adequate supplies for the department. Organizes and maintains records, filing system and inventories. Provide clerical support to the END, Clinical Medical Director, Ancillary Services and Infection Control directors in creating, updating and maintaining Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and other data. Record and maintain biweekly leave and attendance Excel spreadsheet; audit for accuracy periodically to reconcile with People's First and Kronos, maintain and send the provider coverage calendar. Prepare agenda/minutes for meetings as needed. 

• Collects, compiles and submits data for monthly reports, including but not limited to scorecard, maintain list of all no-shows for training classes, and other reports necessary to maintain operations within Unit 31/32, all departments. Ensure supplies are ordered and stocked, maintain a system to track needs for supplies for all departments within the