Senior Office Assistant - Healthcare: Needles
San Bernardino County Needles, California, United States
- Location: Needles, California, United States
- Categories: Clerical and Administrative Support
- Job Type:
- Posted: Sep 26, 2026
Job Description:
Senior Office Assistant - Healthcare: Needles
Description
The Job***An immediate vacancy exists in Needles, CA with the Department of Behavioral Health***
Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.
Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.
The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Senior Office Assistant - Healthcare who pe rforms complex clerical support duties in a healthcare environment in Needles, CA. Duties may 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.
For additional details, please refer to the Senior Office Assistant - Healthcare job description.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.
DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.
Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
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The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the Department of Behavioral Health in Needles, CA.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Availability: Some departments may require shift work and/or weekend work. Must indicate availability on the application.
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
Option 1:
One (1) year of full-time equivalent clerical experience with six (6) months in a healthcare setting (e.g. hospitals, clinics, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health, Corrections, dental offices, etc.).
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 : 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 indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling 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 Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
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 Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous