Medical Assistant - Telepresenter - Salinas Valley State Prison

California Correctional Health Care Services; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential $10,000 recruitment stipend

$5,000 referral bonus for CCHCS employees

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Medical Assistant for a position at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, Monterey County, to provide support to primary care providers. The role involves performing patient-oriented procedures, administrative tasks, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

A valid Medical Assistant certification is required, along with strong communication and administrative skills. Applicants can expect to find additional information in the duty statement.

Qualifications

• Possession of 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 administrative duties.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient-oriented procedures

Communication skills

Administrative duties

Education

Valid Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS strives to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re‑entry efforts back into the community.

This advertisement is for a Medical Assistant position located at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, located in Monterey County.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 936‑220‑7374‑XXX.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 06/15/26, 06/29/26, 07/13/26, 07/27/26, 08/10/26, 08/24/26, 09/08/26, 09/22/26.

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full‑time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, to have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and to receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part‑time employees are subject to the same conditions as full‑time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time‑base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full‑time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:

This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring‑Above‑Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is $4,556.

• Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one‑time recruitiment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, indiviuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and rentention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $5,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
• IMPORTANT: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, please follow the link below and complete the questionnaire to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee’s name, classification, PERNR, and work location.

Link to Survey: Click Here

Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, CF, or Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to primary care providers in a variety of health care settings. The MA, under the clinical direction of a provider or the valid authorization by a provider’s order, is responsible for performing patient‑oriented procedures, providing support to the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations, communicating effectively with patients and members of the PCT and other health care team members, and performing administrative duties. The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, 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.

Department of Consumer Affairs approved Agencies include:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (http://www.aama-ntl.org)
• American Medical Certification Association (https://www.amcaexams.com/)
• American Medical Technologists (www.americanmedtech.org)
• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (http://www.ccbma.org)
• Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (http://www.mmciinc.com/)

You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment into the classification.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.