About this opportunity
California Correctional Health Care Services lists this MEDICAL ASSISTANT opportunity in tehachapi, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantUnder the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, CF, or Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to primary care providers in a variety of clinical settings. The MA, under the clinical direction of a provider or the valid authorization by a provider's order, is responsible for performing patient oriented procedures, providing support to the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations, communicating effectively with patients and members of the PCT and other health care team members, and performing administrative duties. The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.
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 American Medical Certification Association American Medical Technologists California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. You must have active certification status prior to appointment into the classification.
Worksite address
tehachapi, CA, 93561, US
Who can apply
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