What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Department of State Hospitals?
Under supervison, of a Chief Physician and Surgeon, Department Chief, or Program Director, the Medical Assitant is responsible to providing basic medical support to patients with clinical supervison of a licensed physician. Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks.
Recruitment Survey:
- ***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of setting throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determinded by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and repeat helath reviews whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from sympotims indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essentail job duties.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patietns to outside medical services and court proceedings.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Board Approved Medical Assistant Certification Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
- This position(s) Require(s) Possession of a valid certification from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant.
- This postion(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- This positon(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- This position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Please note, the link below will route you to the Medical Board of California which lists the five California recognized agencies that certify Medical Assistants, which is a requirement for this classification in order to apply. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION FROM ONE OF THE BELOW AGENCIES MUST BE SUBMITTED WHEN APPLYING.
Link: Medical Assistants | MBC
To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanet civil service staus, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DON NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Medical Assistant Exam (exam scores may be required to be posted before the Final Filling Date to be considered).
The Exam Bulletin is located on the CalCareer Website:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3342
This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/5/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
