Health Care Services Administrative Assistant

Position Information

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; standard office procedures, methods, and equipment; transcription methods; basic filing and recordkeeping principles; basic mathematical concepts; English language, grammar, and punctuation.

Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

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

• Possession of a Valid CaliforniaDriver’s License.
• Proficiency in the use of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and WordPerfect.

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 Sign in to view email.

Full job description for: Health Care Services Administrative Assistant

This position works in Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services and Kern County Public Health

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

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.

Following an offer of an employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.