Medical Assistant - Emergency Hire

Working Title: Medical Assistant

Classification Title: Medical Assistant

Position Details 

Emergency Hire - Temporary position lasting at most 90 days with an option of being extended to 180 days.

Position Summary

The medical assistant (MA), is a patient caregiver who, under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or Senior Associate Vice President and the medical supervision of the medical provider, or registered nurse is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities. The MA also helps maintain efficient and effective workflow to ensure high quality health care.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CSU Classification Salary Range: $21.78 per hour (Step 1) - $30.50 per hour (Step 18)

Hiring Range/Rate: $21.78 per hour (Step 1) - $26.04 per hour (Step 10)

Salary Grade/Range:  1

Time Base: Hourly-Intermittent 

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

Department Information 

Our Student Health, Counseling and Wellness center provides an integrated approach to care combining both physical, mental and various needs of our students. This approach acknowledges the intricate connection between mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness, recognizing that a person's mental health cannot be isolated from their overall health. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals fosters an inclusive culture that addresses systemic disparities and creates an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel respected, valued, and are provided with equitable access to quality care. Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) staff are committed to continuously providing exceptional service for our campus community. We offer a variety of services that are available in-person and online using secure remote technology. For more information visit: https://www.csus.edu/student-life/health-counseling/

Minimum Qualifications 

Knowledge:

In addition to those of the medical assistant, possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations; aseptic techniques and requirements; uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above; California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants. General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.

Abilities:

In addition to those of the medical assistant, ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy; competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above; maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.

Education and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. While medical assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the medical assistant has completed the training successfully. CSU-specific requirements are as follows:

1. Most common, incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies; OR
2. At the discretion of the student health center Senior Associate Vice President an in-house campus-training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. In this case, a CSU physician must document a