Desert Senior Office Assistant – Healthcare

The Job

San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant – Healthcare who perform complex clerical support duties in a healthcare environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collecting, entering, processing, sorting, and tabulating information;
• Providing general information to the public via phone or in‑person;
• Answering questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices;
• Processing a variety of documents;
• Maintaining files;
• Scheduling appointments and meetings;
• Preparing letters, reports, invoices, and other documents;
• Performing data entry.

The current vacancy exists within the Department of Public Health High Desert Health Center, located in Hesperia. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used exclusively to fill positions within the High Desert region. Please note that only applicants who are available and willing to work in the High Desert area will be considered for advancement in the selection process.

For more detailed information, refer to the official San Bernardino County job description.

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to the official job description and contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387‑5787.

Pre‑Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Option 1: One (1) year of full‑time equivalent clerical experience with six (6) months in a healthcare setting (includes hospital, clinic, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health, corrections, dental offices).

Option 2: Six (6) months of full‑time equivalent clerical experience and possession of a healthcare certificate, license, or degree (Medical Assistant cert, CNA cert, or a closely related healthcare certification). Job duties must be clearly detailed on the Application. Retail sales and food service experience are not considered qualifying.

Candidates with education in Healthcare, including knowledge of Medical Terminology, are highly desired. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual (Spanish/English) positions must indicate bilingual skills on the application. Bilingual compensation may be available; additional testing may be required.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation. All communications regarding the selection process will be via e‑mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e‑mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment.

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