Admissions Clerk

The County of San Diego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Interviews will take place week of November 2, 2026. Job offers will be made beginning week of November 9, 2026.

Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 of the salary range, $44,595.20 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

June 2027 – 4.77% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the
- Board + 1.77% Market Adjustment)

In addition to the base salary, Admission Clerks assigned to the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital will receive a 5% location premium.

As an Admissions Clerk
, you will perform intake and administrative functions for persons receiving services. This position will interact with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Read here for a complete job description of Admissions Clerk including examples of duties, qualifying experience, working conditions. Admissions Clerk positions are found at various locations including the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH), Public Health Services
-Tuberculosis & Refugee Health Branch and HIV, STD, and the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility.

The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of the Hospital is to help stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis, and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care.

Read more about the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital SDCPH,

The current vacancy is at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110, however the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other locations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficient use of computer systems and have prior experience in a health care setting. Excellent customer service skills, including face-to-face interactions, and ability to navigate difficult situations involving customers of diverse socio-cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process:
  Shortly after the interviews.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

One (1) year of experience performing admissions or related clerical duties in a hospital, clinic, institution, or closely related work environment.

NOTE:

Depending upon assignment and work location, incumbents may be required to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores…