Salary : $52,936.00 - $67,558.40 Annually
Location : All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Hourly
Job Number: 0524PM-000575-01
Department: Health Agency
Division: Health Agency - Public Health
Opening Date: 05/09/2024
Closing Date: 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position

San Luis Obispo County's Public Health Department is hiring for a Bilingual Therapy Office Aide. This role is responsible for processing new referrals, entering referral information into our databases, scheduling appointments, assisting with translation as needed, and performing general clerical duties, such as sorting, filing, reception, and customer service. Additional duties include sub professional tasks related to the operation of physical and/or occupational therapy services; perform less complex patient therapy treatments; related work as required.
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El Departamento de Salud Pblica del Condado de San Luis Obispo est contratando a un asistente de oficina de terapia ocupacional bilinge. Este rol es responsable de procesar nuevas referencias, ingresar informacin de referencias en nuestras bases de datos, programar citas, ayudar con la traduccin segn sea necesario y realizar tareas administrativas generales, como clasificacin, archivo, recepcin y servicio al cliente. Los deberes adicionales incluyen tareas sus profesionales relacionadas con la operacin de los servicios de terapia fsica y/o ocupacional; realizar tratamientos de terapia de pacientes menos complejos; trabajo relacionado segn sea necesario.
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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute or limited term vacancies within the County.
The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge of: General hygienic methods and practices; procedures and equipment used in occupational and physical therapy; body structure and function; computer programs, for word processing and data recording; basic office filing and clerical procedures.

Ability to: Perform lifting duties; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, parents, physicians and patients; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain accurate patient records and reports; complete tasks in a timely manner; work independently; work at more than one site.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred:
Two years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience, at least one of these years in a health care setting.
Experience working in a rehab clinic is strongly preferred.
In addition, bilingual in Spanish is a requirement for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of full-time experience assisting in the rehabilitation of therapy patients or equivalent experience.
Conocimiento de: Mtodos y prcticas generales de higiene; procedimientos y equipos utilizados en terapia fsica y ocupacional; estructura y funcin del cuerpo; programas informticos para el procesamiento de textos y el registro de datos; procedimientos administrativos y de archivo de oficina bsicos.
Habilidad para:
Realizar tareas de elevacin; establecer y mantener relaciones cooperativas con compaeros de trabajo, padres, mdicos y pacientes; comprender y cumplir instrucciones orales y escritas; mantener registros e informes de pacientes precisos; completar las tareas a tiempo; trabajar independientemente; trabajar en ms de un sitio.
Calificaciones mnimas preferidas: Dos aos de experiencia en el desempeo de una amplia variedad de tareas de asistente administrativo y de oficina, incluida la experiencia en procesamiento de textos/computadoras, al menos uno de estos aos en un entorno de atencin mdica.

Se prefiere experiencia trabajando en una clnica de rehabilitacin.
Adems, ser bilinge en espaol es un requisito para esta posicin.
Calificaciones mnimas: Un ao de experiencia a tiempo completo ayudando en la rehabilitacin de pacientes de terapia o experiencia equivalente.
How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at ha.humanresources@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .

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Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated .
Some benefits include:
- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
-Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),
Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Supervisor/Manager academies
- Microsoft Suite courses
- Defensive Driving
- Financial management
- Retirement preparedness
- Teambuilding
- Written Communication
- Conflict Management
- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
- Job specific conferences/trainings
Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.
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