Medical Assistant - Telepresenter - High Desert State Prison

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,268 - 55,421; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time recruitment and retention stipend of $10,000

Monthly $5,000 recruitment differential

Potential $5,000 referral bonus

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is hiring Medical Assistants for positions at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, CA. The role includes supporting primary care providers, performing patient-oriented procedures, and collaborating with health care teams. Candidates must possess a valid Medical Assistant certificate from an approved agency. Significant benefits are offered, including potential recruitment bonuses and a competitive salary of approximately $4,556 plus additional stipends.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid certificate from an approved agency to practice as a Medical Assistant.
• Must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to primary care providers in various health care settings.
• Perform patient-oriented procedures and support daily clinic operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers.

Skills

Patient-oriented procedures

Effective communication

Administrative duties

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Medical Assistant – High Desert State Prison, Susanville, CA

Multiple positions available for Medical Assistant at High Desert State Prison, located in Susanville, CA, Lassen County.

Responsibilities

Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, the Medical Assistant provides support to primary care providers in various health care settings. Duties include performing patient‑oriented procedures, supporting the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations, communicating effectively with patients and PCT members, and performing administrative duties. The Medical Assistant also addresses ongoing patient needs, collaborates with physicians and other health care providers, and promotes efficient 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. You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment.

Approved Certification 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.

Benefits and Salary

Classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring‑Above‑Minimum (HAM) Authorization. HAM rate: $4,556.

Eligible candidates may receive a $10,000 one‑time recruitment and retention stipend and a monthly $5,000 recruitment and retention differential during their first year.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus after 90 days of employment.

Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) requires base salary reductions of 3% for units 1,3,4,6,9,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21 and related excluded, exempt, and statutory exempt employees, with 5 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Units 16 and related employees will have a 4.62% salary reduction and 8 leave credits monthly for at least 16 months.

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 work place. 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.