Medical Assistant Level I/II including Special Skills Classes

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Sacramento is hiring Medical Assistant Level I/II to deliver primary patient care support in a public health setting. Duties include performing venipuncture, injections, sterile techniques and data collection under supervision.

Minimum qualifications require a medical assisting certificate with internship/clinical rotation and related healthcare experience. Probation applies; positions are in Sacramento, CA under the Employment Services Division.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a medical office, clinic, hospital or related facility.
• Six months of experience as Emergency Medical Technician or similar medical service.
• Completion of a medical assisting certificate program with internship or clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support in patient care under supervision.
• Perform venipuncture, skin puncture and injections with accuracy and minimal discomfort.
• Record and relay patient data and instructions clearly.

Skills

Medical office practices

Venipuncture

Skin puncture

Injections

Sterile technique

Basic medical terminology

Basic anatomy and physiology

Linguistic capability for special-skil

Education

Medical assisting certificate program with internship/clinical rotation

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/6/26, 11/20/26 (final)

Level I - $4,586.64 - $5,575.00/month
Level II - $4,826.75 - $5,869.02/month

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant Level I/II performs a variety of technical and administrative supportive services in the provision of patient care; and performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Medical office practices, procedures and techniques, including venipuncture, skin puncture, injections and sterile technique
• Basic medical terminology
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Purposes and objectives of public health organizations
• The problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of physically, socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged or disabled persons
• Special skills classes require sufficient knowledge to speak, read, and/or write fluently the language identified in the class title; and/or knowledge of the subcultural group encompassing but not limited to, the various characteristics, problems and social customs unique to the group

Ability to

• Understand and apply laws, regulations, procedures and protocols
• Perform venipunctures, skin punctures and injections with speed, accuracy and minimal discomfort to patients
• Accurately obtain, record and provide patient data and instructions
• Communicate clearly with a diverse population of co-workers, patients and the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward health problems resulting from medical, cultural, financial or other reasons
• Special skills classes require the ability to communicate effectively in the specified language and/or use knowledge of the subcultural group to provide specified services to clientele. For example, some positions in the class of Medical Assistant (Lv II) - Laotian Language and Culture may require the ability to interpret and translate in a specific language such as Hmong, Mien, or Lao. Incumbents in special skills positions in this class use the specific language skill in the performance of the duties of the class and may act as consultants to others regarding clients whose primary language is Hmong, Mien, or Lao
• Lift supplies and/or medical equipment weighing 30 lbs or less

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months paid or unpaid experience in a private, public or military physician's office, medical clinic, hospital or other medical facility which has provided the required knowledge and abilities.
• Six months paid or unpaid experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or other medical-related service which has provided the required knowledge and abilities.
• Completion of a medical assisting certificate program, in which, the major is designed to provide the skills necessary to succeed in Level I positions. Certificate program must involve internship, clinical rotation, and/or practical experience working in a physician's office, hospital, clinic or other appropriate locations.

Note: If you are qualifying under Pattern 3 of the Minimum Qualifications, a copy of certificate program must be submitted with application.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Incumbents may be required to work, regularly or periodically, evenings and weekends.
• Incumbents will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate.
• Incumbents must be willing and able to work with persons infected with communicable diseases and to collect samples of human fluids and wastes including blood, sputum, urine and stool.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents must possess and maintain sufficient strength and the agility to:

• Assist in patient ambulation and transfers.
• Prepares, stock, and maintains clean examination rooms and other responsibilities requiring repeated standing and walking.
• Frequent pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; and occasional medical equipment operation.
• Lift 30 lbs. or less.
• Administer injections/draw blood; apply/change dressings, splints and casts; and other duties requiring constant holding, reaching, grasping, writing and need for repetitive motion.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

[e-mail]

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental