Qureos Mentor

Kern County, CA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Shift information</b>: 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.<br>
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Examination Schedule:</b></div><ul><li>
Written Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five (5) days prior to the examination.</li></ul><div><br>
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E</b><b>xamination:</b><br>
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of medical terminology including anatomy and physiology; the use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation; office administrative practices and procedures; record keeping principles; accurate and professional business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.</div><div></div><div><br>
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:</b></div><ul><li><div>
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.</div></li><li><div>
Completion of a course in medical terminology <b>AND</b> two (2) years of experience transcribing or scribing in a medical setting.</div></li><li><div>
Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute.</div></li><li><div>
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License upon appointment.<br>
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Applicants must submit a copy of their typing or keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of 45 net words per minute and attach it with their completed application. Certificates must conform to testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Typing certificates information may be found here.<br>
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Please ensure all applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may e-mail them to ramirezc@kerncounty.com</div><div>
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Full Job Description for: <b>Sheriff's Medical Transcriptionist</b></div><div></div><div><br>
For any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Cassandra Ramirez at ramirezc@kerncounty.com or call 661-868-3913.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Kern County</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>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.</div><div></div><div><br>
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Growth Mindset</b></div><div>
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.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Admittance to the examination will require a valid 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.<br>
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A background check may be conducted for this classification.<br>
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Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.<br>
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This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.</div><div></div><div><br>
Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.<br>
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For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website<b> </b><b>here</b><b>.</b></div><div><br>
Kern County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please click <b>here</b>.</div><div>
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Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Kern County Employee Benefits</b><br>
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<ul><li>As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:</li></ul></div><br>
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP). <br>
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Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.<br>
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Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.<br>
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Social Security Administration:<br>
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:<ul> <li>The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants </li><li>The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare</li></ul>Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!<br>
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Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti &amp; Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account. <br>
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<b>Paid Holiday Leave</b>: 12 set days (per calendar year)</div></div></div><p></p>

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