Office Assistant

Pathways; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

401(k)

Licensure supervision

EAP

Pet insurance

Perks@Clarvida

Job summary

Clarvida in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Office Assistant to support daily administrative tasks in a busy behavioral health program.

You will answer calls, greet visitors, manage mail, schedule meetings, and help with billing and records while upholding HIPAA and professional standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers competitive hourly pay of $21.00-$23.00, paid time off, benefits, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with computer or business courses
• One year of work experience, preferably in an office setting providing general clerical support
• Excellent phone manner, good arithmetic skills, and strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Intermediate level PC skillsrequired
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls; take messages as appropriate
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person
• Prepare outgoing faxes and distribute incoming faxes
• Photocopy a broad range of materials
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Type routine correspondence and prepare files as assigned
• Maintain and order inventory of office supplies
• Assist in new hire set-up process for office or program
• Maintain HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries with staff and clients
• Assist with billing to clients or Medi-Cal and Medi-Care
• Research and prepare special projects and recommend changes to internal procedures
• Assist supervisor or management in budget, contracts, and monitoring adherence
• Attend meetings or trainings to take notes or minutes
• Handle office moves and furniture arrangements
• Other duties as assigned to support the program, office, and company

Skills

Phone etiquette

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About The Role

Clarvida isseekinga detail-oriented and proactive Office Assistant.

Description

Job Description Summary

Job Title:Office Assistant

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $21.00-$23.00 /hour

Date Posted: October 8,2026

About The Role

Clarvida isseekinga detail-oriented and proactive Office Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls; take messages as appropriate
• Greet visitors and direct them to theappropriate person
• Prepare outgoing faxes and distribute incoming faxes
• Photocopy a broad range of materials
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Type routine correspondence and prepare files as assigned
• Maintain and order inventory of office supplies
• Assistin new hire set-up process for office or program
• Maintain and ensure HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
• Assistwith billing to clients or Medi-Cal and Medi-Care
• Research and prepare special projects asassigned. Recommendschanges to internal office procedures and workflow
• Assistsupervisor or management in the development of the work unit's annual budget, contracts, and monitoring adherence to suchon a monthly basis
• Attend meetings and/or trainings to take notes or minutes
• Handle orassistwith small office moves (office furniture)
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program, office, and/or the company

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with computer or business courses
• One year of work experience, preferably in an office setting providing general clerical support
• Excellent phone manner, good arithmetic skills, and strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Intermediate level PC skillsrequired
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $21.00 - $23.00/hour
• Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
• Separate sick leave (rolls over annually)
• Up to 10 paid holidays (varies by region)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay- access your earnings before payday
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Perks@Clarvida- discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, Verizon, and more

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health and human services. With programs across multiple states, we deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused support to individuals and families in need. We are committed to cultural responsiveness, equity, and evidence-based care that improves lives and strengthens communities.

Learn more:http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values

Explore other opportunities:https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.