MEDICAL ASSISTANT

About the position

Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of the Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehabilitative Services (Safety), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to the Psychiatrists in a variety of health care settings. The MA under the clinical direction of the Psychiatrist or the valid authorization by a Psychiatrist's order is responsible for performing patient oriented procedures, providing support to the mental health care team for daily operations, communicating effectively with patients, Psychiatrists, and other members of the health care team, and performing administrative duties. The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the Psychiatrists and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and costeffective use of health care resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Psychiatrists in various health care settings.
• Perform patient-oriented procedures under the clinical direction of the Psychiatrist.
• Support the mental health care team for daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care team members.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient care.
• Address ongoing needs of patients in collaboration with Psychiatrists and health care providers.

Requirements

• 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.
• ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website.
• Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System.