-
Job Description
The Job
*$1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours. See MOU for details
San Bernardino Countyis currently recruiting forHealth Services Assistants to assist professional healthcare staff with the implementation of health programs to adult population (Sheriff's) or juvenile/youth population (Probation) patients in a locked correctional facility . Duties include preparing clients and assisting professional staff with exams and procedures, collecting patients' specimens, teaching and encouraging development of good basic health habits and preventative care; assisting professional staff with care coordination, as needed; maintaining office supplies and equipment; providing assistance with scheduling appointments for health and dental services; and maintaining client charts.
For more detailed information, refer to the Health Services Assistant job description.
Current vacancies exist within the Sheriff's Department . The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time vacancies in the Sheriff's and Probation departments as they occur. Select the appropriate availability and type of appointments you are willing to accept in the supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel using a personal vehicle may be required; mileage reimbursement is available. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment. In addition, travel throughout the County may be required, including travel to the high and low desert areas.
Background Investigation: These positions may be assigned to locked detention facilities. Candidates are required to pass an extensive background investigation that includes interviews, fingerprinting, and a polygraph.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED, or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
--AND--
In addition to the education requirement listed above, applicants must also qualify under Experience Option A - or- Option B:
Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience directly assisting professionals in providing health or social services. Your experience must include working in a medical front and back office and performing intake interviews to determine eligibility for medical or social services.
--OR--
Option B: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program (front and back office) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program resulting in a certificate. A legible copy of the MA or CNA certificate must be submitted by the filing deadline. You may attach an electronic copy to your online application -OR- email an electronic copy to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov with the Subject Line: HSA I/Certificate Attachment.
--OR--
Option C: Successful Completion of the Entry-Level Workplace Certificate from the SBC Career Path Builder Program. A copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application or submitted by the filing deadline.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to convey basic privacy practice laws, ability to complete enrollment paperwork, and communicate basic health information and education; excellent interpersonal/customer service skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint); and knowledge of community resources. The ideal candidate will also have experience in working with the community, especially with pregnant/breastfeeding women and/or substance abuse disorders.
English/Spanish bilingual skills are highly desired. For consideration of bilingual assessments, applicants must indicate bilingual ability on the application. Employees may receive additional compensation for utilizing such skills when allocated to a bilingual position, as approved by the department. Bilingual testing may be required.
Selection Process
Competitive Evaluation: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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 require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
-