MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care Services; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in California is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their California Medical Facility team. This full-time role involves supporting healthcare providers and enhancing patient care in various medical settings. Candidates need to possess valid certification and effective communication skills, making it an excellent opportunity for entry-level professionals looking to grow in the health care industry.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate from an approved agency.
• ACTIVE certification status required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to primary care providers in various healthcare settings.
• Perform patient-oriented procedures and administrative duties.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Valid Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FACILITY

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Department Information

This advertisement is for a(n) Medical Assistant position(s) located at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, CA located in Solano County.

You must indicate JC-481744 and position number on your application: 076-000-7374-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Job Description And Duties

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Interested applicants must apply to this job advertisement. Interviews will be conducted in-person at our Hiring Event located at Sunrise Banquet Hall and Event Center located at 620 Orange Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 on July 22-23, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 PM.

Please note: This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is $4,423.

Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, CF, or Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to primary care providers in a variety of health care settings. The MA, under the clinical direction of a provider or the valid authorization by a provider’s order, is responsible for performing patient oriented procedures, providing support to the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations, communicating effectively with patients and members of the PCT and other health care team members, and performing administrative duties. The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant.

Department of Consumer Affairs approved Agencies include:

• American Association of Medical Assistants
• American Medical Certification Association
• American Medical Technologists
• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
• Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.
• National Center for Competency Testing
  
  
  

You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment into the classification.

To obtain list eligibility for the Medical Assistant, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

Exam Bulletin - Medical Assistant

IMPORTANT: Please follow the link to share how you learned about this job opportunity with CCHCS.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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