Extra Help-Medical Office Assistant

TULARE COUNTY HHSA
Visalia, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 27, 2025
  • Salary: $43,691.23 - $53,248.00 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:53248
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.

    Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.

    Typical Duties

    • Perform a wide variety of general clerical duties related to assigned functional area and clinic department.
    • Review and process a variety of documents including general correspondence, memos, and statistical charts from rough drafts or verbal instructions.
    • Act as a receptionist, answer the telephone, wait on the general public.
    • Use electronic health records to collect and manage detailed personal, demographic, medical, and billing information.
    For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

    Education:

    • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12 th ) grade.


    Experience:

    • At least six (6) months of increasingly responsible experience in a medical office environment OR completion of a medical office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school .


    Knowledge of:
    • Basic Math functions
    • U.S. monetary system.
    • Proper English grammar and word usage.

    Skill/Ability to:
    • Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
    • Write and print clearly, uniformly and legibly.
    • Recognize and maintain confidentiality of information in compliance with department regulations.
    • Spell correctly.
    • Record simple information accurately and legibly.
    • Read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Communicate effectively both verbal and written.
    • Deal tactfully with the public and other employees.
    • Perform simple clerical functions.
    • Use a variety of office equipment, including use of a personal computer for basic data entry and/or simple word processing.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the public.
    • Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by honoring and respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
    • Remain flexible to changes in workloads and stress of meeting deadlines.
    • Follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Learn medical terminology.

    License or Certificate:

    • Possession of a current CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) certificate, which must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.


    DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

    Education:

    • Completion of a medical office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school.


    Knowledge:
    • Basic office procedures, computer programs, and clerical functions.
    • Electronic health records.
    • Operate and maintain routine office equipment.


    License or Certificate:

    • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.


    Additional Information

    Conditions of Employment

    Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

    College Cost Reduction Access Act

    This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



    Closing Date/Time: 8/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Tulare County Health and Human Services
    • Tulare County Health and Human Services

    Our Vision

    Healthy children and adults, supportive families, thriving communities.

    Our Mission

    Dedicated to protecting and strengthening the well-being of the community through the development of effective policies, practices, and services delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.

    Our Core Values 

    1) HHSA sponsors services and policies that are: collaborative, community-driven, evidence-based.

    2) HHSA promotes service delivery that is: culturally competent, respectful, a model of excellence.

    3) HHSA supports a work environment that demonstrates: diversity, integrity, accountability, teamwork and mutual respect, staff development and recognition.

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