This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is $4,423.

Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $5,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria

IMPORTANT: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, please follow the link below and complete the questionnaire to the best of your knowledge. including the referring employee's name, classification, PERNR, and work location.

Link to Survey: Click Here

Under the clinical supervision of the Chief Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehabilitative Services (Safety), the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the direction of the Staff Telemental Health (TMH) provider, the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to the TMH provider in a variety of health care settings. The MA shall be responsible for assisting with telemental health clinic visits including preparing patients and administrative support for clinics as needed, assisting with on-site correspondence and care coordination between TMH and on-site staff, and providing support to the mental health care team for daily operations.

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.

Department of Consumer Affairs approved Agencies include:

• American Association of Medical Assistants http://www.aama-ntl.org
• American Medical Certification Association https://www.amcaexams.com/
• American Medical Technologists www.americanmedtech.org
• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants http://www.ccbma.org
• Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. http://www.mmciinc.com/

You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment into the classification.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.