Medical Assistant

Job Description and Duties

You must take an exam prior to applying for this job vacancy:
EXAM LINK:  Medical Assistant Bulletin Napa State is accepting applications to fill multiple full time, permanent Medical Assistant positions. Qualified applicants must be able to perform various duties including scheduling patient appointments; preparing patient and exam areas for medical appointments; ensuring proper equipment and supplies are present for healthcare providers; performing procedures such as venipuncture, specimen collections, dressing changes, etc.; documenting clinical data in the medical record; providing patient education on medical conditions, equipment, and follow up care; communicating with internal and external stakeholders; and effectively collaborating with treatment team members throughout the hospital. 

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.  Interviews may be held on a flow basis. 

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “Medical Assistant - JC 428722” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.  

• Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.
• A copy of a valid Medical Assistant certificate must also be included.

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications may be pre-screened. Only the most qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and are reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement will be scheduled for a hiring interview.

Positions will be filled based upon budget approval.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Interested applicants must be on the Medical Assistant Eligibility List.  See link below to take the examination: Medical Assistant Bulletin Please include a copy of your Medical Assistant Certificate with your application. If you do not have any prior state service you will be appointed at the minimum salary. *************MEDICAL ASSISTANTS MUST BE CERTIFIED UNDER ONE OF THE FIVE CALIFORNIA BOARD APPROVED MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFYING ORGANIZATIONS: LINK TO LIST OF APPROVED MA ORGANIZATIONS:

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs.

Applicants should be highly motivated, goal oriented and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills. All qualified applicants, SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply.

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. *Free parking
*On site daycare
*Free on site gym
*Beautiful walking trails
*Close to shopping and freeway

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 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.
• Other - Qualified Medical Assistant is a medical assistant who is certified by a medical assistant certifying organization approved by the Board. List of all California's approved websites that a medical assistant can be certified under.