What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool - Medical Assistant position at Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills?
Pool - Medical Assistant
Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills
Carson, California 90747 United States
Posted: Feb 25, 2025
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Position Information
The purpose of this recruitment is to produce a pool of qualified applicants to call upon for temporary/emergency hire appointments. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days up to one year depending on the assignment. Temporary appointments may be canceled or extended at any time. For additional information regarding the Temporary Pool recruitments, please contact HR at (310) 243-3771.
This is a Temporary and/or hourly intermittent appointment. No probationary period. No permanent status is granted.
Salary Range For Each Classification
The salary range for this classification is $3,680 - $5,916 monthly.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Student Health Center Medical and Nursing Staff and the Administrative supervision of the Chief of Medical Services, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of medical assisting tasks, including preparation of patients for examination and treatment, taking vital signs and charting them, administering vision and hearing tests, performing some clerical and housekeeping tasks in the health center, autoclaving equipment, preparing and giving injections and immunizations, if certified; drawing blood, if certified; processing laboratory specimens, assisting all SHC medical staff.
Qualifications
Experience: One year of increasingly responsible clinical aid experience in a medical setting performing duties such as those done by a Clinical Aid I, nurse aid, orderly, surgical technician, cast technician, physical therapy assistant, ward clerk, or laboratory assistant.
Successful completion of a recognized training course as a Nurse Aid or Medical Assistant may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Certification(s):
1. Certification as a phlebotomist
2. Completion of a medical assistant training program
3. Current CPR and First Aid certification
4. Completion of training in giving injections (IM/SC/ID)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Administering Electrocardiogram (EKG) studies.
Education and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. While Medical Assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully. Specific requirements are as follows:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Working knowledge of aseptic techniques, uses and applications of medical equipment, instruments and supplies, In addition to those of the Clinical Assistant, possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations; aseptic techniques and requirements; uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above; California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.
Knowledge of: medical assistance terminology and tasks, ability to read, write & chart in medical records as appropriate, ability to work cooperatively and effectively with patients and staff in a Student Health Center setting.
Ability to: Understand and carry out instructions and assignments; maintain patient confidentiality; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff; reassure and comfort patients; adhere to standards of aseptic and sterile techniques; adapt to changes in policy and procedures; learn and carry out light custodial duties; inventory and stock medical supplies; anticipate the procedures a primary care provider wishes to perform and handle equipment and instruments accordingly; response to students' questions by phone or in person in a friendly and sensitive manner; participate as a team member in carrying out the goals and objectives of the Student Health Center; work effectively with students, staff and faculty.
In addition to those of the Clinical Assistant, ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy; competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above.
Skill in: Performing necessary medical procedures; recording and compiling simple statistical information.
General Information:
Closing Statement
California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.
California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .
Advertised: Feb 24 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Closing Date/Time:
The purpose of this recruitment is to produce a pool of qualified applicants to call upon for temporary/emergency hire appointments. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days up to one year depending on the assignment. Temporary appointments may be canceled or extended at any time. For additional information regarding the Temporary Pool recruitments, please contact HR at (310) 243-3771.
This is a Temporary and/or hourly intermittent appointment. No probationary period. No permanent status is granted.
Salary Range For Each Classification
The salary range for this classification is $3,680 - $5,916 monthly.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Student Health Center Medical and Nursing Staff and the Administrative supervision of the Chief of Medical Services, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of medical assisting tasks, including preparation of patients for examination and treatment, taking vital signs and charting them, administering vision and hearing tests, performing some clerical and housekeeping tasks in the health center, autoclaving equipment, preparing and giving injections and immunizations, if certified; drawing blood, if certified; processing laboratory specimens, assisting all SHC medical staff.
Qualifications
Experience: One year of increasingly responsible clinical aid experience in a medical setting performing duties such as those done by a Clinical Aid I, nurse aid, orderly, surgical technician, cast technician, physical therapy assistant, ward clerk, or laboratory assistant.
Successful completion of a recognized training course as a Nurse Aid or Medical Assistant may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Certification(s):
1. Certification as a phlebotomist
2. Completion of a medical assistant training program
3. Current CPR and First Aid certification
4. Completion of training in giving injections (IM/SC/ID)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Administering Electrocardiogram (EKG) studies.
Education and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. While Medical Assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully. Specific requirements are as follows:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Working knowledge of aseptic techniques, uses and applications of medical equipment, instruments and supplies, In addition to those of the Clinical Assistant, possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations; aseptic techniques and requirements; uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above; California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.
Knowledge of: medical assistance terminology and tasks, ability to read, write & chart in medical records as appropriate, ability to work cooperatively and effectively with patients and staff in a Student Health Center setting.
Ability to: Understand and carry out instructions and assignments; maintain patient confidentiality; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff; reassure and comfort patients; adhere to standards of aseptic and sterile techniques; adapt to changes in policy and procedures; learn and carry out light custodial duties; inventory and stock medical supplies; anticipate the procedures a primary care provider wishes to perform and handle equipment and instruments accordingly; response to students' questions by phone or in person in a friendly and sensitive manner; participate as a team member in carrying out the goals and objectives of the Student Health Center; work effectively with students, staff and faculty.
In addition to those of the Clinical Assistant, ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy; competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above.
Skill in: Performing necessary medical procedures; recording and compiling simple statistical information.
General Information:
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
- In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
- The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services). Coordinate on-site implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services.
Closing Statement
California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.
California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .
Advertised: Feb 24 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Closing Date/Time:
Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills
310-243-3771
The mission of CSUDH Human Resources Management is to provide professional services designed to attract, support, retain and develop the diverse talent needed to achieve the University’s short and long-range goals. We achieve this through collaboration and implementation of best practices in human resources management.
Salary : $3,680 - $5,916
