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Nevada County Health Technician II in CA 95945, California
Health Technician II
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Health Technician II
Salary
$45,192.00 - $55,170.12 Annually
Location
CA 95945, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2023-0031
Department
Behavioral Health
Opening Date
10/02/2024
Closing Date
10/16/2024 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is conducting a recruitment for a Health Technician in our Children’s Behavioral Health office! This position will work closely with the Behavioral Health Team to provide administrative support and assistance for the department and its clients.
The Health Technician will provide clerical and administrative support including data entry, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and assisting the Children’s Behavioral Health clinical team and its clients.
The ideal candidate is someone who will:
Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to provide support and resources to our clientele.
Be committed to and participate in the department’s ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external individuals.
Work independently and have the ability to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.
Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects.
Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence and professionalism.
Be software/system intuitive.
Possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills, including Excel and Outlook.
Health Technicians are an integral part of Nevada County, whose mission is to promote health and wellness and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs. Overall, their main goal is to improve the quality of life in our community! This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and have at least one year of full time, general clerical, data entry and typing experience. No college degree is required, but if you have taken a few courses in community and mental health, that's a plus! Be sure to apply at all levels at which you wish to be considered.
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, flexible schedules, and even a telework option, depending on program needs!
Why Nevada County? Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Read the full job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1078087?keywords=health%20technician%20ii&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Select HMO
Anthem Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to receive full credit for college education.
I did not graduate high school or GED
I graduated high school or GED
Some college
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Have you attached a typing certificate which verifies your ability to type at least 40 words per minute? Typing certificates may easily be obtained by visiting typingtest.com or any similar entity online.
Yes
No, I don't have one
03
Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing general clerical duties
04
Describe your experience, if any, with working in an electronic health record system.
05
Which of the following best describes your experience performing general clerical, data entry and processing, typing, interviewing, eligibility determination, transcription of medical records and/or processing of medical billings?
None
Less than one year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
06
How would you describe your skill level with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook?
07
Which of the following best describes your experience working at a public reception desk/window?
I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
08
What was the best job you ever had? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it?
09
What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice?
10
Please describe your experience in maintaining client confidentiality.
11
Describe a time when you worked with someone whose background, experiences and way of life was different than yours.
12
When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team.
13
Are you retired from a CalPERS agency (CalPERS annuitant)? Due to CalPERS restrictions, annuitants are not eligible for this position.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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