Medical Assistant (Lead)

Solano County; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated Lead Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time role is pivotal in expanding Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and involves guiding Medical Assistants while ensuring comprehensive patient care. The position emphasizes collaboration with various health clinics and community agencies to enhance service delivery and patient engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Medical Assistant certificate and relevant experience, contributing to a mission-driven environment that prioritizes health equity and community wellness. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Medical Assistant or comparable role required.
• Valid Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and CPR certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead guidance and training to Medical Assistants and interns.
• Coordinate with clinics and assist clients in accessing MAT services.

Skills

Clinical Support

Training and Guidance

Patient Coordination

Medical Review

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Health is all about people – where they live, learn, work and play.

The Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for two full-time positions. The current vacancies are in the Family Health Services and Behavioral Health Services Divisions.

The mission of Family Health Services (FHS) is to provide superior, comprehensive, primary medical and dental care in order to improve the health and quality of life of Solano County residents. We have a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are a safety net provider. To support our mission, FHS offers four conveniently located clinics in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo and mobile medical and dental vans in which we provide primary care and dental services. The outpatient primary care clinics see patients five days a week, with some weekend and evening hours offered.

Our Services: We understand that our services need to be as diverse as the population that we serve. To accommodate this diversity, we provide services including:

• Full family-centered medical care
• Well child visits & immunizations
• STD/HIV testing & treatment
• Work/School/Sports physicals
• Women’s health services
• Behavioral health care
• Diabetic screening & treatment
• Family centered dental care

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We value the importance of employing staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

A Lead Medical Assistant is needed full time for the expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and to guide the work assignments for all Medical Assistants within BH, coordinate with family health clinics and other FQHCs and primary care for integration of all related BH services.

• MA Lead provides support and training to MA’s on clinical tasks including: vital, ANC testing, coordinating lab services, EKGs etc.
• MA lead supports MA’s work with other agencies to obtain information, coordinate services, determine appropriate venue for service, provide cross-training about the needs of clients served.
• Coordinate with physicians, caseworkers, community and support services, and appropriate primary care referral needs for clients upon transitions from services, jails, or hospitals.
• Conduct medical review of clients, facilitate appropriate referrals and transport clients as needed to promote service engagement.
• This position serves as a liaison to emergency departments, county jail, local medical providers and internal clinics to assist clients to access MAT services.

THE POSITION

In addition to performing all tasks associated with the Medical Assistant classification, the Medical Assistant (Lead) provides lead guidance and training to Medical Assistants and student interns as well as assists with clinic flow, referral processing, and staffing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to the County of Solano class of Medical Assistant.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• California Driver’s License, Class C
• Possession of a valid Medical Assistant certificate issued by an accredited college or institution. Curriculum must have included training in laboratory drawing of blood and collection of other specimens, venipuncture, injection administration, and performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and/or X-ray procedures including chest X-rays (CXR) and extremities.
• Possession of a valid Phlebotomy Certificate
• Possession of a valid CPR Certificate

Proof of a valid Medical Assistant certificate, Phlebotomy certificate and CPR certificate are REQUIRED by the application review date.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued a State Public Health Officer Order (“Order”) on August 5, 2021, addressing the increase California is experiencing in positive COVID-19 cases. The Order requires workers in health care settings to be vaccinated. Individuals assigned to the clinics will be required to show proof of vaccination. For those individuals that may have a religious belief or medical reason that prevents them from taking the vaccine, they must complete and submit their request to the Department of Human Resources well in advance of the first date of employment.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

SELECTION PROCESS

01/16/2025 – Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

02/13/2024 – Deadline to submit application and required documents for second application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Education and certification verification is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the application review deadline:

• A copy of a valid medical assistant certificate issued by an accredited college or institution with required "hands-on" (classroom/lab) training verification.
• A copy of a valid Phlebotomy Certificate
• A copy of a valid CPR Certificate

Candidates who fail to submit a valid medical assistant certificate with the required training requirements, a valid phlebotomy certificate and a valid CPR certificate by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.