Medical Assistant

Job Title

Provides technical support services to physician or other licensed medical professionals in a primary care and/or and family health care clinic; assists medical staff by performing routine preliminary preparatory and follow-up tasks prior to and after the patient examination/visit.

Job Description

This class is characterized by the responsibility to provide assistance to patients receiving health services and support medical professionals providing diagnostic and/or treatment services. Incumbents provide information on available services, chart basic information on clients, and process follow-up care that the medical professional identifies as a continuing need for follow-up with additional medical care. This class is distinguished from the class of Clinic Nurse in that the latter is a professional class responsible for providing skilled nursing services in a clinical environment under a physician.

Experience: No experience required.

Education/Training: Graduation from High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or a high school proficiency certificate. AND Possession of a valid medical assistant certificate issued by an accredited college or institution. Curriculum must have included training in laboratory drawing of blood and collection of other specimens, venipuncture, injection administration and performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs), and/or X ray (CXR) procedures including chest X rays/extremities.

Location

675 Texas Street, 94533, Fairfield, CA

Salary

$22.62 - $27.50 Hourly

Department

Family Health Services

Closing Date

Continuous

Benefits

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is $1,586.60 per month for 2021 and $1671.27 for 2022. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. The County observes 12 full day fixed and 2 half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holiday(s) per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

Solano County is committed to "Invest In and For the Future" by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Annual Education Fair, County Mentoring Program, Leadership Academy, Supervisory Trainings, Skill Development Trainings, Self-paced learning opportunities.