Medical Assistant, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison - Soledad

California Correctional Health Care Services; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at Salinas Valley State Prison and Psychiatric Inpatient Program in Monterey County. The role involves assisting clinicians, performing patient-oriented procedures, and supporting daily clinic operations.

The ideal candidate holds an approved Medical Assistant certificate and active certification prior to appointment, with eligibility to practice in California.

Qualifications

• Valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant.
• Active certification status prior to appointment.
• Certification must be from one of the following agencies: AAMA; AMCA; AMT; CCMA; Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute.

Responsibilities

• Assist primary care providers in a variety of clinical settings as directed by the Supervising Registered Nurse and physicians.
• Perform patient-oriented procedures under clinical direction or provider order.
• Provide support to the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health-care team members.
• Carry out administrative duties as assigned.
• Address ongoing patient needs in collaboration with physicians and other health-care providers.
• Promote efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health-care resources.

Education

MA certificate from a DCA-approved agency

Active certification status prior to appointment

Agency list: AAMA; AMCA; AMT; CCMA; Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute

Job description

Medical Assistant

Location: Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program, Soledad, Monterey County.

Responsibilities

• Assist primary care providers in a variety of clinical settings as directed by the Supervising Registered Nurse and physicians.
• Perform patient‑oriented procedures under clinical direction or provider order.
• Provide support to the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health‑care team members.
• Carry out administrative duties as assigned.
• Address ongoing patient needs in collaboration with physicians and other health‑care providers.
• Promote efficient, appropriate, and cost‑effective use of health‑care resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant.
• Active certification status prior to appointment.
• Certification must be from one of the following agencies:

• American Association of Medical Assistants
• American Medical Certification Association
• American Medical Technologists
• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
• Multi‑skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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.