Job Posting: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SACRAMENTO

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-213506
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SACRAMENTO
MEDICAL ASSISTANT

$2,904.00 - $3,819.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2020

Job Description and Duties

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months, or become permanent.


Effective July 1, 2020, in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) was implemented.  PLP 2020 requires that each full-time employee receive a 9.23 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 16 hours PLP 2020 leave credits monthly through June 2022. 



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 to be considered for this position.

For more information on minimum qualifications, or to view, renew, or obtain List Eligibility for this classification, please visit the exam bulletin link shown:

https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=7PB06




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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-213506
Position #(s):
284-213-7374-XXX
Working Title:
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SACRAMENTO
Classification:
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
$2,904.00 - $3,819.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
California State Prison, Sacramento

Department Information

Located next door to Old Folsom Prison, California State Prison - Sacramento (SAC) is a licensed health care facility that provides patient services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Folsom is a family friendly city, which touts nationally recognized schools, recreational activities, fine dining, premium shopping, and access to an expansive network of hiking trails near the American River and Folsom Lake. It is within a short driving distance to weekend getaways to Lake Tahoe or San Francisco.

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 and the California Correctional Health Care Services 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.


This advertisement is for multiple MEDICAL ASSISTANT positions located at CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SACRAMENTO (SAC) in RESPRESA, CA. located in SACRAMENTO COUNTY.

 

Please indicate JC-213506 and position number 284-213-7374-XXX on your application.

 

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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Board Approved Organization Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.


Please do NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

 

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

 

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online via the Examination and Certification Online System, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

 

All CCHCS employees will be evaluated/tested for Tuberculosis prior to appointment, and will adhere to departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

 

Candidates new to CCHCS/DHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process, including but not limited to Live Scan fingerprinting to obtain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearances.

 

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may visit: www.e-verify.gov.

 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.



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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2020

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Andrea Robinson
Regional Human Resources - Northern
PO Box 588500, D1, Personnel
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Cambria Capps
California State Prison, Sacramento - CCHCS Personnel
P.O. Box 290010
Represa, CA 95671
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Other -

    Possession of a valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) website, www.calpers.ca.gov

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Cambria Capps
(916) 985-8610
cambria.capps@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information #1

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

 

All methods of appointment may be considered.

 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

 

Please note: It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.

Once a significant candidate pool is received, an internal cutoff period will be established and interviews will be scheduled.

The term VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

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.