MEDICAL SECRETARY

Medical Secretary

The County of Los Angeles is seeking candidates for the position of Medical Secretary. This role is part of LA Health Services, the second-largest public health system in the nation, serving over 10 million residents in Los Angeles County.

Salary: $57,273.84 - $71,152.32 Annually

Location: Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: Y2135M

Department: HEALTH SERVICES

Application Filing Period: Begins on May 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Why Work for Us?

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

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Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What Does a Medical Secretary Do?

Performs medical, secretarial, and clerical duties for a supervisor whose executive, administrative, and professional duties necessitate secretarial assistance, and transcribes dictation involving a substantial amount of medical terminology.

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Requirements to Qualify

Option I: One (1) year of highly specialized secretarial and office clerical experience, involving the transcribing of medical dictation at the level of Secretary II, or higher.

Option II: Two (2) years of highly specialized office clerical experience involving the transcription of medical dictation at the level of Medical Transcriber Typist.

Physical Class 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Typewriting Skill Requirement: Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute. Typing tests are not reviewable per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Any additional experience in excess of the requirements for the qualifying option
• Experience in an acute care setting for the qualifying option
• Completion of a course in Medical Terminology
• Experience with any of the following software programs:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Professional and/or Adobe DC

Examination Content

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part I: Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation: This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Part II: A qualifying typing performance test at the rate of 40 net words per minute. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment and pass the typing performance test to be added to the list.

If you passed a County typing test through a different department (not DHR), please attach a copy of your typing certificate to your application when you apply. If you can't attach it during filing, you must email it within seven calendar (7) days to Tanisha Buggs at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Applicants who do not meet one of the conditions above MUST apply to the "TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY" bulletin within seven (7) business days of filing your online application.

Application and Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.

Social Security Number: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated information.

No Sharing of User ID, E-mail, and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation Coordinator Contact: If you need accommodation to take the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Department Contact: Tanisha Buggs, Exam Analyst View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Services Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io