Medical Assistant - California State Prison - Solano

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare correctional service in California seeks a Medical Assistant for a full-time position at the California State Prison - Solano. The role involves providing support to primary care providers, performing patient-oriented procedures, and administrative duties. Applicants must possess a valid Medical Assistant certificate from an approved agency and have active certification prior to appointment. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to start their careers in a health care environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Medical Assistant certificate.
• Active certification status required prior to appointment.
• Eligibility requires passing the CalCareers examination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient-oriented procedures

Communication with healthcare team

Administrative duties

Education

Certificate from a Department-approved agency

Job description

Medical Assistant - California State Prison - Solano

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Job Description and Duties

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 eligibility for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT classification, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: CalCareers.

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 workplace. 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

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider