MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant HDSP-High Desert State PrisonEffective 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, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Please note: 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. Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:Employees who are employed at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) for 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods will receive an annual $2600 recruitment and retention bonus.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 clinical 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 American Medical Certification Association American Medical Technologists California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. You must have active certification status prior to appointment into the classification.To obtain list eligibility for the Medical Assistant, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: Exam Bulletin - Medical Assistant