• Administrative Assistant II

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    68064661 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

    Date: Jul 24, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 857401

     

    Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

     

    Working Title: 68064661 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

     

    Pay Plan: Career Service

     

    Position Number: 68064661

     

    Salary: $1,336.92 biweekly

     

    Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2025

     

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    Agency Overview:

    The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

    Objectives:

    HIGH QUALITY

    Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

    TRANSPARENT

    Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

    COST-EFFECTIVE

    Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

    Position Overview:

    The Agency is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant II position which provides office support to the Health Quality Assurance Unit within the General Counsel's Office. This position will provide administrative support for the Deputy General Counsel and assigned unit attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to preparing a variety of legal documents and reports; monitoring all assignments received by attorneys; set up, establish, organize, and maintain an efficient and complete filing system (electronic); prompt and accurate handling of incoming and outgoing mail and faxes; making travel arrangements and submitting reimbursements; scheduling meetings and other events as requested by supervisors; receive telephone calls and take messages as necessary; field routine calls from the public; assist other staff as needed; and other duties as assigned.

     

    This position will be filled at the minimum rate of $1,336.92 biweekly/non-negotiable.

    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:

     

    • State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

    • Flexible Spending Accounts;

    • State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

    • Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

    • 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

    • Career advancement opportunities;

    • Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

    • Training and professional development opportunities;

    • And more!

     

    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.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

    Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

     

    Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

     

    Knowledge of methods of data collection.

     

    Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

     

    Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions.

     

    Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

     

    Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

     

    Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

     

    Ability to work independently.

     

    Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

     

    Ability to communicate effectively.

     

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

    Two years of administrative experience.

     

    Preference given to candidates with legal experience.

    LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

    N/A

    CONTACT: MARY HAIRE (850) 412-3673

    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 employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

     

    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.

     

    VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee