Medical Assistant - Telepresenter - Mule Creek State Prison, Ione

Job TitleUnder 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 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 AssistantsAmerican Medical Certification AssociationAmerican Medical TechnologistsCalifornia Certifying Board of Medical AssistantsMulti-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment into the classification.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.