Certified Medical Assistant

Shasta County Health And Human Services Agency Behavioral Health And Social Services Branch

The current vacancy is in the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency Behavioral Health and Social Services Branch. An oral exam is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Responses to supplemental questions are required. The final filing date is December 09, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Salary information is $3,360 - $4,288 approximate monthly / $19.38 - $24.74 approximate hourly.

This position is in the United Public Employees of California – Professional bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements.

The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit-based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit-based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.

About Shasta County

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About The Department

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.

The Behavioral Health & Social Services Branch is dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through comprehensive mental health services and essential social services to adults, children, and families. By integrating both behavioral health and social support services, we strive to build a healthier community by ensuring individuals have the resources they need to achieve stability and wholeness.

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse, assists licensed medical staff in the examination, treatment, and care of patients at an outpatient clinic.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class work under the technical guidance of a licensed physician while assisting physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses by providing basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive services to patient care in an outpatient clinic. These positions are characterized by the performance of various front and back clinic office duties and patient care services that do not require diagnosis or treatment, tasks that are invasive, or tasks that require a medical evaluation or assessment. Incumbents work in accordance with the department's standardized procedures and scope of practice and training protocols established by the State under the Medical Board of California.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The candidate will have good written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively participate in the multi-disciplinary nature of services provided to our consumers. The ideal candidate will contribute positively to our site culture. An ideal candidate will also possess the skills required to complete electronic health record documentation in a timely and quality manner; experience in utilizing electronic health record systems is preferred. Possess critical thinking skills as well as the clinical knowledge required to process refill requests per guidelines. All employees of the HHSA Behavioral Health and Social Services Branch are committed to the vision of engaging individuals, families, and communities to protect and improve health and wellbeing. This is accomplished through putting into action the Agency's values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Excellence.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepares patients for examination procedures, including interviewing patients to obtain basic medical information, recording patient's medical history, and taking and recording vital signs, weight, and height data; administers limited intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections; processes medication refills including reviewing the chart to ensure accuracy, documentation is current, and patients have seen a provider within the appropriate amount of time; submits medication refill requests to the treating physician for approval and transmittal to the pharmacy; as authorized, provides information and instruction to patients; assists in educating, teaching, and encouraging the development of basic health habits and preventive care; applies mental hygiene principles in all relationships with patients. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Medical assistant methods, techniques, and procedures; medical terminology; patient hygiene; care of medical assistant equipment and supplies; medical health, mental health or public health care procedures.

Ability to: Communicate effectively with various patients in various states of health or disease; administer routine treatments and medicines; keep accurate records and charts; establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work; understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Either successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program with administrative and/or clinical assignments issued by an accredited institution authorized to provide training pursuant to the standards established by the Medical Board of California; or a current and valid Medical Assistant certification in administrative and/or clinical assignments from a certifying organization approved by the Medical Board of California; and a current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver's license. Maintain a current and valid Medical Assistant certification in the State of California. Maintain a current and valid CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Supplemental Questions

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Have you successfully completed a Medical Assistant training program with administrative and/or clinical assignments issued by an accredited institution authorized to provide training pursuant to the standards established by the Medical Board of California? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
2. Do you possess a current and valid Medical Assistant certification in administrative and/or clinical assignments from a certifying organization approved by the Medical Board of California? If "Yes," please provide your certificate number. If "No," type N/A.
3. Do you possess a current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross? Yes / No If "Yes," please provide your certificate number. If "No," type N/A.
4. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver's license.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Considerations

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-