Health Services Assistant - Law Enforcement

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is recruiting Health Services Assistants to support healthcare staff in a locked correctional facility, serving Sheriff’s and Probation populations. Duties include preparing clients, assisting with exams, collecting specimens, and maintaining charts and supplies.

Preferred candidates have excellent communication skills, basic computer proficiency (Word/PowerPoint/SharePoint), and experience with community resources. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Option A: Three months of full-time experience directly assisting professionals in health or social services.
• Option B: MA or CNA certificate with a copy submitted by the filing deadline.
• Option C: Entry-Level Workplace Certificate from SBC Career Path Builder Program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff with exams and procedures.
• Prepare clients and assist with specimen collection.
• Provide health education and promote basic preventive care.
• Assist with care coordination, scheduling, and chart maintenance.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment; support front/back office tasks.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA or CNA certificate (Option B)

Entry-Level Workplace Certificate SBC Career Path Builder Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

San Bernardino County Health Services Assistants

*$1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours. See MOU for details

San Bernardino County is currently recruiting for Health 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.

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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: 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.

Body Art Policy: While on duty shall not exhibit, display, allow to be visible, etc. any body art (e.g. any physical alteration or modification including, but not limited to, tattooing, piercing, stretching, branding, beading/implantation, scarification, etc.). Any body art shall be completely covered by articles of clothing, a skin-colored patch not exceeding three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.

Policies: All incumbents are expected to adhere to all county and department-specific policies.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED, or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.

Option A: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience directly assisting professionals in providing health or social services. Your experience must include working in a medical or social services front or back office and performing intake interviews to determine eligibility for medical or social services.

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 [e-mail] with the Subject Line: Law Enforcement HSA I/Certificate Attachment.

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.

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.

EXAMINATION 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 and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)/ AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (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 (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing 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.