Extra Help Medical Assistant
County of Tulare
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Extra Help Medical Office Assistant
County of Tulare
Health and Human Services Agency
Location
Visalia, California, 93291
Salary
From $45,438.88
per year
Type
Full-Time
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February 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This is a temporary, part-time role as a medical office assistant in Tulare County's health department, where you'll handle clerical tasks like answering phones, managing patient records, and supporting clinic operations.
It's ideal for someone with basic office experience in healthcare who wants flexible, short-term work without benefits.
A good fit would be an organized individual comfortable with public interaction and basic computer use.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least six months of experience in a medical office environment, or completion of a medical office support program from an accredited school
- Knowledge of basic math, U.S. monetary system, and proper English grammar
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computers for data entry and word processing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal tactfully with the public
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions accurately
- No more than 1,559 hours per fiscal year; no benefits provided
Full Job Description
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Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development.
As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available.
The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.
Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June.
An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months.
If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.
There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
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.Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
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.
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
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