Medical Office Assistant Spanish Bilingual

Medical Office Assistant Spanish Bilingual

Salary

$47,851.86 - $58,318.71 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-042420

Department

Health and Human Services Agency

Opening Date

11/07/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

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(12th) 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.
• Speak, read, and write Spanish may be required.

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

Knowledge:

• Basic office procedures, computer programs, and clerical functions.
• Medical billing and insurance.
• Electronic health records.
• Operate and maintain routine office equipment.

Education:

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

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may 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

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The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. Have you worked for a least six (6) months in a medical office environment?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please list where you have worked in a medical office environment, the dates you worked there, and the types of duties that have been assigned to you.

03

Have you completed a medical office support or related program from an accredited business/community college or adult school if yes, please list when (year) and where you obtained this certificate.

04

Do you possess a current CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) certificate or have the ability to obtain a CPR certificate within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

To be considered for a Spanish bilingual position you must be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish to be considered fluent. A test will be administered to determine if a candidate is fluent. Are you fluent in all three (3) functions of the Spanish language?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov