Job Description

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 exist 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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
Minimum Requirements
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).
OR
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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00pm. 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 indicate 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. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the .
For more important details, review the
Clerical Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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