What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Solano County?
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The Family Health Services Clinics of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for Medical Assistant.
The mission of Family Health Services (FHS) is to provide superior, comprehensive, primary medical and dental care in order to improve the health and quality of life of Solano County residents. We have a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are a safety net provider. To support our mission, FHS offers four conveniently located clinics in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo and mobile medical and dental vans in which we provide primary care and dental services. The outpatient primary care clinics see patients five days a week, with some weekend and evening hours offered.
Our Services: We understand that our services need to be as diverse as the population that we serve. To accommodate this diversity, we provide the following services, which include, but are not limited to:
Full Family-Centered Medical Care
Well Child Visits & Immunizations
STD/HIV Testing & Treatment
Work/School/Sports Physicals
Women's Health Services
Behavioral Health Care
Diabetic Screening & Treatment
Family Centered Dental Care
To Learn More About Family Health Services Click Here
THE POSITION
As a Medical Assistant you will provide technical support services to physicians and/or other licensed medical professionals in a primary care and/or family health care clinic. You will also assist medical staff by performing routine preliminary preparatory and follow-up tasks prior to and after the patient examination/visit.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
Experience And Education Requirements
Experience: No experience required.
Education: 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 "hands-on" (classroom/lab) training in ALL of the following:
Special Requirements
Click here to view the Medical Assistant job description
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements For Employment
The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued a State Public Health Officer Order (“Order”) on August 5, 2021, addressing the increase California is experiencing in positive COVID-19 cases. The Order requires workers in health care settings to be vaccinated.
Individuals assigned to the clinics will be required to show proof of vaccination. For those individuals that may have a religious belief or medical reason that prevents them from taking the vaccine, they must complete and submit their request to the Department of Human Resources well in advance of the first date of employment. Please contact the Human Resources Analyst with any questions.
SELECTION PROCESS
1/22/2026 – 5:00 PM (PST) - first application deadline to submit application and required documents
2/10/2026 – 5:00 PM (PST) - next application deadline to submit application and required documents
2/27/2026 – 5:00 PM (PST) - next application deadline to submit application and required documents
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal Requirements
A Medical Assistant certificate which includes specific trainings is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their medical assistant certificate and verification of training in the required areas by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts AND proof of licensure by the application review deadline date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. When submitting documents by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Medical Assistant) and the recruitment number (26-433260-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans With Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Summary
To learn more, view our benefits summary.
01
This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.
I understand that I am required to provide documentation of the following 'hands-on' (classroom/lab) training elements (if not included in your Medical Assistant certificate): I have and can show proof of training in laboratory drawing of blood AND collection of other specimens.
I have and can show proof of training in venipuncture.
have and can show proof of training in Injection Administration.
I have and can show proof of training in performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and/or X-ray (CXR) procedures including chest X-rays/extremities.
Describe your experience working in areas of phlebotomy and immunizations.
07
Do you possess a phlebotomy certificate?
Describe the experience you have with programs that assist Community Health Clinics as well as those who are undocumented, under-insured, and uninsured.
09
Some positions require front office and call center types of duties in addition to the medical support duties. Please describe your experience in front office duties.
10
The Family Health Clinics provide full spectrum practice services. Please describe your experience in Pediatrics.
11
Describe your experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR). What systems have you used?
12
Some positions may require bilingual skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in their application may be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the language indicated. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing any of the following languages? (select all that apply)
Required
I understand that possession of a valid Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited college or institution is required to be submitted by the final filing deadline. I further understand that if I answered "Yes" to anything in question 1 and "Yes" to question 2b proof of these trainings must also be submitted by the final filing deadline. I will be submitting my certificate and proof of training by:
The California Department of Public Health ("CDPH") issued a State Public Health Officer Order ("Order") on August 5, 2021, addressing the increase California is experiencing in positive COVID-19 cases. The Order requires workers in health care settings to be vaccinated. I understand that I will be required to show proof of vaccination, unless I have an approved religious or medical exemption from the Department of Human Resources.
I understand that if I am requesting an exemption due to religious belief or medical reasons, I must submit the request to the Department of Human Resources and receive approval before my first day of employment.
I understand that there are requirements that apply to health care settings, in addition to vaccinations, that I will be required to comply with or seek appropriate exemptions, if available.
Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Driver's License?
If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
The Family Health Services Clinics of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for Medical Assistant.
The mission of Family Health Services (FHS) is to provide superior, comprehensive, primary medical and dental care in order to improve the health and quality of life of Solano County residents. We have a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are a safety net provider. To support our mission, FHS offers four conveniently located clinics in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo and mobile medical and dental vans in which we provide primary care and dental services. The outpatient primary care clinics see patients five days a week, with some weekend and evening hours offered.
Our Services: We understand that our services need to be as diverse as the population that we serve. To accommodate this diversity, we provide the following services, which include, but are not limited to:
Full Family-Centered Medical Care
Well Child Visits & Immunizations
STD/HIV Testing & Treatment
Work/School/Sports Physicals
Women's Health Services
Behavioral Health Care
Diabetic Screening & Treatment
Family Centered Dental Care
To Learn More About Family Health Services Click Here
THE POSITION
As a Medical Assistant you will provide technical support services to physicians and/or other licensed medical professionals in a primary care and/or family health care clinic. You will also assist medical staff by performing routine preliminary preparatory and follow-up tasks prior to and after the patient examination/visit.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
Experience And Education Requirements
Experience: No experience required.
Education: 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 "hands-on" (classroom/lab) training in ALL of the following:
- Laboratory drawing of blood
- Collection of other specimens
- Venipuncture
- injection administration
- Performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs), and/or X Ray (CXR) procedures including chest X rays/extremities.
Special Requirements
Click here to view the Medical Assistant job description
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements For Employment
The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued a State Public Health Officer Order (“Order”) on August 5, 2021, addressing the increase California is experiencing in positive COVID-19 cases. The Order requires workers in health care settings to be vaccinated.
Individuals assigned to the clinics will be required to show proof of vaccination. For those individuals that may have a religious belief or medical reason that prevents them from taking the vaccine, they must complete and submit their request to the Department of Human Resources well in advance of the first date of employment. Please contact the Human Resources Analyst with any questions.
SELECTION PROCESS
1/22/2026 – 5:00 PM (PST) - first application deadline to submit application and required documents
2/10/2026 – 5:00 PM (PST) - next application deadline to submit application and required documents
2/27/2026 – 5:00 PM (PST) - next application deadline to submit application and required documents
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal Requirements
A Medical Assistant certificate which includes specific trainings is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their medical assistant certificate and verification of training in the required areas by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts AND proof of licensure by the application review deadline date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. When submitting documents by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Medical Assistant) and the recruitment number (26-433260-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans With Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Summary
To learn more, view our benefits summary.
01
This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.
- I acknowledge
- I do not acknowledge
I understand that I am required to provide documentation of the following 'hands-on' (classroom/lab) training elements (if not included in your Medical Assistant certificate): I have and can show proof of training in laboratory drawing of blood AND collection of other specimens.
- Yes
- No
I have and can show proof of training in venipuncture.
- Yes
- No
have and can show proof of training in Injection Administration.
- Yes
- No
I have and can show proof of training in performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and/or X-ray (CXR) procedures including chest X-rays/extremities.
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience working in areas of phlebotomy and immunizations.
07
Do you possess a phlebotomy certificate?
- Yes
- No
Describe the experience you have with programs that assist Community Health Clinics as well as those who are undocumented, under-insured, and uninsured.
09
Some positions require front office and call center types of duties in addition to the medical support duties. Please describe your experience in front office duties.
10
The Family Health Clinics provide full spectrum practice services. Please describe your experience in Pediatrics.
11
Describe your experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR). What systems have you used?
12
Some positions may require bilingual skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in their application may be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the language indicated. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing any of the following languages? (select all that apply)
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
- None
Required
I understand that possession of a valid Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited college or institution is required to be submitted by the final filing deadline. I further understand that if I answered "Yes" to anything in question 1 and "Yes" to question 2b proof of these trainings must also be submitted by the final filing deadline. I will be submitting my certificate and proof of training by:
- Uploading to my application prior to submittal
- Emailing to recruitment@solanocounty.gov
- Faxing to (707) 784-3424
The California Department of Public Health ("CDPH") issued a State Public Health Officer Order ("Order") on August 5, 2021, addressing the increase California is experiencing in positive COVID-19 cases. The Order requires workers in health care settings to be vaccinated. I understand that I will be required to show proof of vaccination, unless I have an approved religious or medical exemption from the Department of Human Resources.
- Yes
- No
I understand that if I am requesting an exemption due to religious belief or medical reasons, I must submit the request to the Department of Human Resources and receive approval before my first day of employment.
- Yes
- No
I understand that there are requirements that apply to health care settings, in addition to vaccinations, that I will be required to comply with or seek appropriate exemptions, if available.
- Yes
- No
Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
- Required Question