MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MH Telepresenter - Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)

About the role

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of the Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehabilitative Services (Safety), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to the Psychiatrists in a variety of health care settings.
• The MA under the clinical direction of the Psychiatrist or the valid authorization by a psychiatrist’s order is responsible for performing patient oriented procedures, providing support to the mental health care team for daily operations, communicating effectively with patients, Psychiatrists, and other members of the health care team, and performing administrative duties.
• The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the Psychiatrists and other health care providers, 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.

Qualifications

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned in the job posting.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

$3,935.00 - $5,175.00 per Month

Schedule

Not specified