Posting number: 10118
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Job classification: Health Care Services Administrative Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
Written Examination: will be conducted on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Examinations:
Written Exam (100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of statistical methods; data compilation methods; inventory maintenance principles; customer service principles; standardoffice procedures, methods, and equipment; transcription methods; basic filing and recordkeeping principles; basic mathematical concepts; English language, grammar, and punctuation.
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND three years of clerical, general computer and office experience directly related to a healthcare assignment
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Additional Requirements:
Some Positions May Require:
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301, or email to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com.
Full job description for: Health Care Services Administrative Assistant
This position works in Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services and Kern County Public Health
Admittance to each phase of the examination will require a government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
The mission of the County of Kern is to exceed expectations of the communities we serve, changing the way they feel about government, those who manage it, and the services it provides.
Fulfilling our mission is of the highest importance. To many our work at the County of Kern means the difference between life and death, and at the very least we make a significant impact on the quality of life of our residents. While promoting efficiency is really important, our most strongly held value is achievement - effectively meeting the needs of our residents at the time they need our assistance most.
We also know that our best can always be better, and we encourage and provide a work environment that allows our employees to continuously improve and seek innovative solutions. Our employees have the freedom to pursue their work creatively without fear of punishment. Failure is not fatal, but a fear of failure is.
