Medical Assistant – Mental Health

CPS HR Consulting (DO NOT USE FOR ATTRACT); California (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join California Correctional Health Care Services as a Medical Assistant specializing in mental health. This role promises not just a secure position but also growth opportunities in a rewarding environment, complete with competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive state benefits.

Benefits

State of CA Retirement

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules

Potential NHSC Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Valid certification from approved medical assistant organizations.
• Competence in clinical operations and coordination.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth flow of clinical operations.
• Support delivery of care within mental health teams.
• Engage with underserved populations.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Valid Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services
Medical Assistant – Mental Health

Annual Salary Range:$53,076 – $60,288

Looking for a secure job with opportunity for growth? Join one of our multidisciplinary health care teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Medical Assistants not only ensure the smooth flow of clinical operations, they’re also ensuring a better future for themselves with salary increases, secure benefits, and opportunities for growth along a well-defined nursing career ladder.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Medical Assistants newly hired with the State of CA are eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

All CDCR/CCHCS employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.

To excel in this role, you should have:

A valid Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following:

• American Association of Medical Assistants
• California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
• American Medical Certification Association
• American Medical Technologists
• American Medical Certification Association

Additional Benefits of Working for CDCR/CCHCS

Increased salaries are just the beginning – our medical assistants also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules
• Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams
• Potential NHSC Loan Repayment
• Wide Variety of Locations

How to Apply:

Join one of our multidisciplinary mental health teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care. Apply now at https://medicalassistant.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com/?utm_source=govtjobs&utm_medium=jobposting

EOE.