Job Posting: Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) Medical Assistant, CF -Salinas Valley State Prison

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-264194
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Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) Medical Assistant, CF -Salinas Valley State Prison
MEDICAL ASSISTANT

$3,378.00 - $4,442.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/18/2022

Job Description and Duties

 COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order.


Under the administrative supervision of the Employee Health (EH) Registered Nurse (RN), Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of the Receiver’s Nurse Executive (RNE) or Nursing Consultant, Program Review (NCPR) lead, the Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical and administrative support to the EH RN and NCPR with infection prevention and control activities including, but not limited, to the COVID-19 prevention and response program. The MA will assist the health care team, with rapidly identifying employees who are either confirmed, probable, or exposed to COVID-19 or other communicable disease and taking the appropriate measures to decrease the likelihood of further transmission to the institution population and staff. The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of the employees, working with the health care team, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.    

REQUIREMENTS (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.

Board Approved Medical Assistant Certifying Organizations:

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 to be considered for this position.




You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-264194
Position #(s):
936-000-7374-918
Working Title:
Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) Medical Assistant, CF -Salinas Valley State Prison
Classification:
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
$3,378.00 - $4,442.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Monterey County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Salinas Valley State Prison

Department Information

This advertisement will be used for this and other Permanent Full-Time vacancies that may occur at (Institution(s)) during the life of the certification list.


Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

 

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

 

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

This advertisement is for a Medical Assistant position(s) located at the Salinas Valley State Prison, Soledad

Please write the position number on your application: 936-000-7374-918.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.


Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Special Requirements

Please do NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

 

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

 

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online via the Examination and Certification Online System, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

 

All CCHCS employees will be evaluated/tested for Tuberculosis prior to appointment, and will adhere to departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

 

Candidates new to CCHCS/DHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process, including but not limited to Live Scan fingerprinting to obtain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearances.

 

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may visit:

www.e-verify.gov.

 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/18/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Ana Chavez - Cert Unit SVSP 7374
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno, CA 93755

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Ana Chavez- Cert Unit SVSP 7374
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno, CA 93755
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principlies.aspx.

 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact:
Ana Chavez
(559) 221-3275
ana.chavez@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information #1

  • CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

 

  • Paper App (IF unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.

 

  • This advertisement will be used for this and other Permanent Term Full Time vacancies that may occur at Salinas Valley State Prison during the life of the certification list. 

 

  • PLEASE NOTE: Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.

 

  • All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.