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Location : Tulare, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-047700
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 03/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Current vacancy with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) in Tulare. This recruitment will establish and employment list to fill the current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the employment is six months. If interested in employment for this position or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with HHSA located in Tulare. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
This position is responsible to assist Physical and Occupational (PT/OT) Therapists in the treatment of physically handicapped patients, perform clerical and reception duties, and to maintain and clean therapy equipment and treatment areas.
Typical Duties
Assist PT and/or OT Therapists in the delivery of treatment to physically handicapped patients; observe and report patient behavior; assist patients in putting on and removing clothing, braces, and other adaptive devices and prosthetics; weigh and measure patients; position patients in various orthopedic equipment; assist in maintaining equipment, supplies, and hydrotherapy pools: accompany or transfer patients to and from the therapy rooms; assist therapist in making adaptive equipment; open, close, and maintain patient charts; keep treatment areas, workshops and kitchen areas clean and orderly; disinfect mats and equipment; answer telephone and provide routine clerical and office support; may type reports, correspondence and schedules. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM 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 and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, and completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care AND six (6) months of experience in a medical or educational facility assisting in the rehabilitation/education of physically and /or occupationally handicapped individuals.
Equivalency for Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months of experience as a nursing assistant supervised by professional medical personnel.
Knowledge of:Preparation of patients and other assistance procedures involved in treatment; use and care of therapy equipment and materials; disinfecting methods involved with equipment; therapy office procedures and record keeping; medical terminology and medical records filing systems.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; learn to administer simple therapeutic activities under the direction of a therapist; learn basic principles, methods, and procedures of therapy treatment and therapy unit routine including clerical operations; learn and use medical terminology related to PT/OT handicapping conditions; understand and follow oral and written instructions; transport and lift physically handicapped patients; interact effectively with co-workers, patients, relatives of the patients, therapists and others who interface with the therapy unit in situations that require a high degree of tact.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
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 service or visit:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 6
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement:The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance:Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance in these positions. The questions measure necessary employment standards for the position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for these positions. Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a change in your work environment.
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How do you ensure that your maintain patient confidentiality in your role?
03
Please describe your experience with billing and coding?
Required Question
Location : Tulare, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-047700
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 03/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Current vacancy with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) in Tulare. This recruitment will establish and employment list to fill the current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the employment is six months. If interested in employment for this position or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with HHSA located in Tulare. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
This position is responsible to assist Physical and Occupational (PT/OT) Therapists in the treatment of physically handicapped patients, perform clerical and reception duties, and to maintain and clean therapy equipment and treatment areas.
Typical Duties
Assist PT and/or OT Therapists in the delivery of treatment to physically handicapped patients; observe and report patient behavior; assist patients in putting on and removing clothing, braces, and other adaptive devices and prosthetics; weigh and measure patients; position patients in various orthopedic equipment; assist in maintaining equipment, supplies, and hydrotherapy pools: accompany or transfer patients to and from the therapy rooms; assist therapist in making adaptive equipment; open, close, and maintain patient charts; keep treatment areas, workshops and kitchen areas clean and orderly; disinfect mats and equipment; answer telephone and provide routine clerical and office support; may type reports, correspondence and schedules. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM 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 and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, and completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care AND six (6) months of experience in a medical or educational facility assisting in the rehabilitation/education of physically and /or occupationally handicapped individuals.
Equivalency for Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months of experience as a nursing assistant supervised by professional medical personnel.
Knowledge of:Preparation of patients and other assistance procedures involved in treatment; use and care of therapy equipment and materials; disinfecting methods involved with equipment; therapy office procedures and record keeping; medical terminology and medical records filing systems.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; learn to administer simple therapeutic activities under the direction of a therapist; learn basic principles, methods, and procedures of therapy treatment and therapy unit routine including clerical operations; learn and use medical terminology related to PT/OT handicapping conditions; understand and follow oral and written instructions; transport and lift physically handicapped patients; interact effectively with co-workers, patients, relatives of the patients, therapists and others who interface with the therapy unit in situations that require a high degree of tact.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- 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 service or visit:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 6
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement:The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance:Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
01
The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance in these positions. The questions measure necessary employment standards for the position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for these positions. Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a change in your work environment.
02
How do you ensure that your maintain patient confidentiality in your role?
03
Please describe your experience with billing and coding?
Required Question
