REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64005445

Regulatory Specialist II - 64005445

Incumbents in this position will make an immediate and meaningful impact in the lives of Floridians. They perform duties that guarantee qualified health care professionals can work in the state and provide all Floridians access to the health care they need to lead healthier lives. By increasing the number of licensed health care professionals in the state, incumbents also support those currently working in health care professions who are so critical in any public health emergency.

The incumbent will work in a professional, administrative setting and perform duties similar to customer service representatives, medical records, billing, or coding specialists; data entry clerks, or other positions who ensure compliance with regulations or provide professional assistance to members of the public. Knowledge or experience with any health-related field or relevant Florida statutes is helpful but not required.

The incumbent will work within the Board Offices. Specific duties and responsibilities include :

• Review and process confidential information, including exam and endorsement applications.
• Providing general licensing status information and requirements, as well as relevant continuing education requirements and fees, to customers via written and verbal communication.
• Reviewing information in the Division's Licensing and Enforcement Database (LEIDS) and associated software / online systems and websites, as well as statutory laws and rules, to provide a response to customer inquiries.
• Maintaining current information on licensees by independently reviewing documentation submitted by licensees, then accurately making the required changes in LEIDS and any other related systems to maintain proper records.
• Responding to licensees with written verification when a change has been completed as authorized and appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Recommending changes in policies and procedures for effective operations in the board office, assisting in developing and implementing such policies and procedures, and performing other administrative tasks for them as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Qualifications :

Where You Will Work :

Our office is located in the Southwood area of Tallahassee in the Capital Circle Office Complex at :

4042 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

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. Note : 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.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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