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# Office Technician (Typing) – Remote Job in USA**July 16, 2026**PUBLISHEDCalifornia Department of Public Health# Office Technician (Typing)Working Title: Clerical Technician · Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ)Job CodeJC-524881Salary Range$3,829 – $4,794/monthWork LocationSonoma County, CAJob TypePermanent, Full-Time — Hybrid TeleworkFinal Filing DateAugust 4, 2026Apply Now →## Department InformationAt the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of the mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.

The Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) focuses on ensuring and enhancing healthcare standards through regulatory oversight, quality assessment, and collaboration with healthcare providers. CHCQ also oversees certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and licensing of nursing home administrators.**Note:** The salary listed may not reflect recent adjustments from salary increases or fiscal year changes.

This is a reposting of JC-519344 to expand the candidate pool — previous applicants remain in consideration and do not need to reapply.## Job Description & DutiesThis position supports CDPH's mission by entering complaints and entity-reported incidents for all health facility types received by mail, telephone, and fax.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervising Program Technician II.* Enter complaints and entity-reported incidents for all health facility types* Create and generate weekly and monthly workload tracking reports* Type and mail correspondence to facilities and complainants* Enter and update information in ELMS* Order office supplies and track monthly state car mileage* Answer phone calls and provide information to the public* Enter and calculate HFEN work hours on a monthly basis## Position SummaryClassificationOffice Technician (Typing)TeleworkHybrid (per CDPH Policy)New-to-State HiresStart at classification minimumPLP 20253% base pay reduction / 5 hrs leave creditIn July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025, temporarily reducing employees' monthly base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. Posted salary ranges do not reflect this reduction.## How to ApplyFull details are available in the official Duty Statement. Final filing date is **August 4, 2026**. Apply through the link below.

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