Office Technician; Typing

Position: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

Under the General Direction of the Pharmaceutical Program Consultant (PPC) in the Southern Pharmacy Section (SPS) within the Pharmacy Benefits Division (PBD) the Office Technician (Typing) (OT(T)) performs a variety of routine and time-sensitive administrative clerical duties. The OT (T) prepares Pharmacy Authorization (PA) correspondence and fair hearing files and serves as the Attendance Coordinator (AC) processing attendance, benefits, and other related personnel issues.

The responsibilities assigned to the OT (T) require a high level of initiative, independence, thoroughness, accuracy and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The OT (T) serves as the Attendance coordinator for the Southern Pharmacy Section and liaison between employees and Human Resources Division (HRD). Works with the HRD Personnel Specialist (PS) and collects employee's time sheets and submits them to the PS for processing. Prepares appropriate documentation for processing, including the coordination of confidential issues; such as health benefits, employee salaries, leave, attendance, retirement and other pertinent documents.

Coordinates with the Personnel Liaison and hiring managers for recruitments; such as, scheduling and proctoring interviews, preparing interview packets and other pertinent documents and forwards to headquarters for processing.

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NOTE:

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the Cal Careers website to take the exam for this classification. OT Typing Exam Link

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-502807

Position #(s):

-702

Working Title:

Attendance/Benefits Coordinator

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

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Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the  website.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/23/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or…