Health Information Specialist (Ref #26-116) at Tulare County Office Of Education
Application Deadline
4/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/22/2026
Contact
Linda Hamilton
559-733-6401
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$25.92 -
$31.49
Per Hour
Length of Work Year
7 hours/day; 260 days/year
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Location
Behavioral Health Services Clinic, Visalia
Benefits
Employer paid health benefits
Ability to
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Education Required
High School Diploma is required
Typing Requirement
Type at least 45 NET words per minute; certificate must be within the last two years; no online testing accepted
Additional Information
Please review the job description for more detail that pertains to this position
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Job Summary
The job of the Health Information Specialist is done for the purpose(s) of compiling, processing and maintaining medical records for Behavioral Health Services consumers. Works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, to ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. Other related clerical work will be performed as required by the program.
Requirements / Qualifications
All applications must be submitted on-line with all the required documents attached to the on-line application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documents were received and application is complete.
Applications received without all the required documents will be considered as incomplete.
Experience Required:
Job-related experience is required in the medical clerical, physician's office, or other related field;
Knowledge with HIPAA regarding the privacy and security of medical records is strongly preferred;
Type at a speed of 45 net words per minute;
Spanish speaking is preferred.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (two letters of recommendation are required)
- Proof of HS Graduation (copy of high school diploma or high school transcripts verifying graduation date)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate (copy of typing certificate verifying at least 45 NET words per minute, must be within the last two years; on-line typing test and/or certificates will not be accepted)
Comments and Other Information
The Tulare County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site administrator and/or Human Resources at 559.733.6306. A copy of TCOE’s Uniform Complaint Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy are available upon request.
Links Related To This Job
- Tulare County Office of Education home page
- Typing Certificate
- Tulare County Office of Education home page
- View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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Health Information Specialist (Ref #26-116) at Tulare County Office Of Education Share on X - Application Deadline 4/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/22/2026 Contact Linda Hamilton 559-733-6401 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $25.92 - $31.49 Per Hour Length of Work Year 7 hours/day; 260 days/year Employment Type Full Time Work Location Behavioral Health Services Clinic, Visalia Benefits Employer paid health benefits Ability to Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred Education Required High School Diploma is required Typing Requirement Type at least 45 NET words per minute; certificate must be within the last two years; no online testing accepted Additional Information Please review the job description for more detail that pertains to this position Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Job Summary The job of the Health Information Specialist is done for the purpose(s) of compiling, processing and maintaining medical records for Behavioral Health Services consumers. Works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, to ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. Other related clerical work will be performed as required by the program. Requirements / Qualifications All applications must be submitted on-line with all the required documents attached to the on-line application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documents were received and application is complete. Applications received without all the required documents will be considered as incomplete. Experience Required: Job-related experience is required in the medical clerical, physician's office, or other related field; Knowledge with HIPAA regarding the privacy and security of medical records is strongly preferred; Type at a speed of 45 net words per minute; Spanish speaking is preferred. Letter(s) of Recommendation (two letters of recommendation are required)Proof of HS Graduation (copy of high school diploma or high school transcripts verifying graduation date)Resume. Typing Certificate (copy of typing certificate verifying at least 45 NET words per minute, must be within the last two years; on-line typing test and/or certificates will not be accepted) Comments and Other Information The Tulare County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site administrator and/or Human Resources at 559.733.6306. A copy of TCOE’s Uniform Complaint Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy are available upon request. Links Related To This Job Tulare County Office of Education home page Typing Certificate Tulare County Office of Education home page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. PERS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. PERS. Informational Only. Cal. PERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY
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