What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Department of State Hospitals?
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.
In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Medical Assistant Exam Bulletin, OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: MUST meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250, have current employment with the State of California in the same classification with permanent or probationary status or in a classification that is substantially the same with permanent or probationary status, OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.
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.
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment SurveyAPPROVED AGENCIES FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE:
- American Medical Certification Association
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- American Medical Technologists
- California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
- Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area
(STA).