Medical Assistant-Avenal State Prison, Avenal

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care back to their communities, equipping them with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society. We provide education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and fulfilling environments for employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. We aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices.

This position is located at Avenal State Prison in Avenal, CA (Kings County). Position number: 026-213-7374-013.

About the Role

Under 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 performs patient-oriented procedures under clinical direction, supports the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations, communicates effectively with patients and healthcare team members, and performs administrative duties. The role involves addressing ongoing patient needs, collaborating with physicians and other providers, and promoting efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of healthcare resources.

Schedule

Part-time – 1/5 Time (.20), working 8 hours per week.

Pay

The monthly salary range for this position is $787.00 to $1,035.00.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) reduces base salary by 3% and provides 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027 for full-time employees in Bargaining Unit 20. Part-time and permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same conditions on a prorated basis.

Requirements

• 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. Approved agencies include:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (www.aama-ntl.org)
  • American Medical Certification Association (www.amcaexams.com)
  • American Medical Technologists (www.americanmedtech.org)
  • California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (www.ccbma.org)
  • Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (www.mmciinc.com)
• Active certification status prior to appointment into the classification.