What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Team Recorder) position at Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero?
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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
The Medical Assistant (Team Recorder) will be directed by the Nursing Coordinator (Administrative) and Chief Physician and Surgeon (Clinical) in Various Programs at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Create and update treatment plans utilizing a variety of computer programs.
- Help to create a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment; apply medical and mental health procedures and techniques; demonstrates professional interactions with patients and maintains therapeutic boundaries.
- Perform clinical duties which may include obtaining patient vital signs, height and weight, administering vaccinations and tuberculin skin tests, performing infectious disease testing and blood draws.
- Attend all trainings, meetings, and committees as directed.
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. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Medical Assistant Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
You MUST include a copy of your valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant.
Approved Agencies
- Medical Assistants – Allied Health Medical Board of California
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- American Medical Technologists
- California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
- Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.
The hiring process consists of 3 steps:
1. Create account with CalCareers to apply for the vacancies at www.jobs.ca.gov
2. Take and pass the exam - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3342
3. Search for vacancies: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=atascadero (search for Medical Assistant vacancies)
We offer:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options Upward mobility opportunities for those furthering their medical career paths
For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3660.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,820.00 - $5,024.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess a CCMA, RMA, or other Certified Medical Assistant certificate granted by the Medical Board of California from a listed approved agency?
Ability to Commute:
- Atascadero, CA 93422 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,820 - $5,024
