Vital Records Data Entry Operator

Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health's OPS Word Processing Systems Operator supports the statewide Vital Statistics bureau, handling data extraction, record amendments, and daily reporting. The role requires careful data processing and accurate fee tracking within the agency’s systems.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, 40 hours per week, at a rate of $15.00 per hour. E-Verify participation is required for employment eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Ability to organize and maintain records and files.
• Ability to plan, organizes, and coordinates work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating office equipment including a personal computer, 10-key adding machine, copier and fax machine.
• Must type a minimum of 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Extracts and merges data contained on the vital statistics database to reflect amended information.
• Computes, verifies proper filing fees and enters monies received for amendment requires into the vital statistics fee accounting/tracking system.
• Prepares daily reports relative to this activity. Updates and monitors the fee accounting/tracking system relative to activity and/or status of requests.
• Searches and retrieves vital records using various databases of birth, death, marriage and dissolution of marriage data as well as conduct manual.
• Searches utilizing hardcopy indexes and microfiche.
• Maintains a log of time involved in unit activities for workload analysis, monitoring purposes and performance review.

Skills

Office procedures

Records management

Work coordination

Verbal and written communication

Office equipment operation

Typing speed 35 wpm

Job description

The Florida Department of Health's OPS Word Processing Systems Operator supports the statewide Vital Statistics bureau, handling data extraction, record amendments, and daily reporting. The role requires careful data processing and accurate fee tracking within the agency’s systems.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, 40 hours per week, at a rate of $15.00 per hour. E-Verify participation is required for employment eligibility.