SENIOR CLERK - 64026242

Requisition No: 870835 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 64026242

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64026242 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $1,384.62 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/16/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

Open Competitive Opportunity

Pending Classification

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is assigned to the Virology section of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville.

 

Responsible for entering and reviewing demographic information for the Virology and Serology departments in the LabWare laboratory information systems.  Works with Data Entry and providers to resolve issues with incorrect entries. Includes reviewing or entering demographics for high priority specimens immediately when notified.

 

Responsible for handling incoming telephone calls in the units.  This includes taking messages and referring calls to various lab staff as needed. 

 

Provides support with inventory and purchasing of supplies for the virology department.

 

Provides training to all employees in the unit during their probationary period or as necessary.  Training to include review of:

1. 1. 1. 1. Data Entry
         2. Validation
         3. LabWare Slips

 

Perform other related duties as instructed by Supervisor or Designee.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.  Knowledge of office procedures and practices.  Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating 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:

Minimum:

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:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

Jacksonville, Florida

 

The 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 employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

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