Extra Help Medical Office Assistant

This listing closes on 2/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer: County of Tulare

Salary: $21.85 Hourly

Location: Visalia, CA

Job Type: Extra Help

Job Number: EH-A

Department: Health and Human Services Agency

Opening Date: 02/21/2026

Closing Date: 2/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

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.

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.

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: Education: Completion of a medical office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school. Knowledge: Basic office procedures, computer programs, and clerical functions. Electronic health records. Operate and maintain routine office equipment. Skill/Ability to: Speak Spanish, or other client language.

Candidates selected will 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.

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