Medical Assistant - Emergency Hire

California State University, Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

161d • $22 - $26

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a patient caregiver who, under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or Senior Associate Vice President and the medical supervision of a medical provider or registered nurse, is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities. The MA helps maintain efficient and effective workflow to ensure high-quality health care.

This is an emergency-hire temporary position lasting at most 90 days, with an option to extend to 180 days. The position is hourly-intermittent, non-exempt, and works 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The CSU classification salary range is $21.78–$30.50 per hour; the hiring range is $21.78–$26.04 per hour.

The position is in Sacramento State’s Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services, an integrated service combining physical and mental health care. Its multidisciplinary team serves students through in-person and secure remote services and is committed to inclusive, equitable care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities.
• Completion of qualifying medical assistant training documented and certified in writing by a physician or other qualified teacher under Medical Board of California requirements. Commonly, this is a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program; alternatively, an in-house campus training program may meet applicable requirements.
• Experience assisting with clinical procedures, such as suture removal, electrocardiograms, peak flow testing, spirometry, applying pre-made splints, assisting physicians or nurse practitioners with splints or casts, nasal smears, ear lavage, throat cultures, and rooming for exams.
• Experience providing intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous immunizations or injections.
• Experience performing standard tests and limited procedures, including CLIA-waived laboratory testing and processing.
• Phlebotomy experience and training.
• Experience performing non-clinical duties, such as coordinating patient flow, maintaining supplies or inventory, preparing instrument packets or trays, and greeting and registering patients.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively with patients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records and inventory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work within an electronic medical record.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents.
• Satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Experience in a related ambulatory care setting or clinic environment.
• Knowledge of insurance authorizations and referrals, including Family PACT and Medi-Cal.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care activities under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or Senior Associate Vice President and the medical supervision of a medical provider or registered nurse.
• Help maintain efficient and effective workflow to support high-quality health care.
• Assist with clinical procedures, including rooming patients for exams, suture removal, electrocardiograms, testing, splint-related assistance, nasal smears, ear lavage, and throat cultures.
• Administer immunizations or injections by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods.
• Perform standard tests and limited procedures, including CLIA-waived point-of-service laboratory testing and processing.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Coordinate patient flow; maintain supplies and inventory; prepare instrument packets and trays; and greet and register patients.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory, protect confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA.
• Work with an electronic medical record and communicate effectively with patients and health center staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED