Administrative Assistant I, Health Program Support

State of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Orange County is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the Healthy Start program. You will handle daily administrative tasks, prepare reports, and assist the project director with operational duties.

The role requires data gathering, inventory management, and coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics. A high school diploma and relevant health/public health experience are essential, with full-time, in-office work expected in Ocoee, FL.

Qualifications

• A current Florida Department of Health employee.
• High school diploma/GED with 1 year of verifiable public health/maternal child health experience.
• At least 2 years’ purchasing experience via Ariba Spend Management System/Florida Market Place.
• Minimum 1 year computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• At least 1 year experience creating childbirth/educational class schedules.
• One year of secretarial or clerical experience including greeting visitors and public health services.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours during emergencies.
• This is a full-time in-office position; willing to come in daily.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational duties of the program; gather data and prepare written reports.
• Provide guidance to further goals, formulate projections, and make independent conclusions.
• Perform daily administrative activities: typing, data entry, filing, and reports.
• Prepare memos, agendas, minutes, letters, and other documentation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing requisitions, and MFMP system reconciliation.
• Provide meeting logistics support and coordinate travel and hotel arrangements.
• Coordinate service/maintenance calls for equipment and facilities.

Skills

General office procedures

Grammar usage

Arithmetic

Planning & organizing

Office procedures

Record keeping

Reading data

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Orange County is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the Healthy Start program. You will handle daily administrative tasks, prepare reports, and assist the project director with operational duties.

The role requires data gathering, inventory management, and coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics. A high school diploma and relevant health/public health experience are essential, with full-time, in-office work expected in Ocoee, FL.