Medical Assistant (2430) - Dept. of Public Health - (H00139)

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

• Application Opening –  Friday, April 11, 2025
• Application Deadline – Amended Friday, May 30, 2025
• Salary: $65,390 - $99,996 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: CBT-2430- H00139

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care, with locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list. 

Job Description

Under the immediate supervision of a licensed provider, registered nurse, or nurse manager, the Medical Assistant performs duties that assist in providing medical evaluation, treatment, and care, including the administration and evaluation of routine medical tests.

Essential Duties:

The 2430 Medical Assistant performs the following essential job functions:

• Administers medical tests and treatments to patients, including but not limited to Snellen, hearing, venipuncture, immunization, electrocardiogram (ECG), electroencephalogram (EEG), and spirometry
• Assists the provider in performing various physical examinations and procedures
• Cleans and performs simple maintenance of instruments and equipment
• Maintains inventory of medical forms
• Maintains proper inventory (including ordering supplies) and stocking of examination supplies
• Operates and uses medical testing equipment
• Performs check-ins, intake, and post-examination duties
• Reviews medical examination procedures with patients
• Performs medical data entry and retrieval duties
• Performs and documents physical and written screening of patients
• Processes patient medical records (including reviewing patient medical records, identifying health care maintenance needs, or visit needs)
• Provides patient and family instruction in preventive health issues
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and transport

The 2430 Medical Assistant also performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Required

EDUCATION: Possession of a recognized Medical Assistant Degree or Certificate

Substitution: Any of the following may substitute for the required education:

• Completion of an EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic) Training Program
• Completion of a U.S. Military Corpsman Training Program
• Completion of an EMT Training Program AND one (1) year of verifiable prehospital or emergency department clinical work experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification. 

1. Certain positions at various locations require a valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate issued by the California State Department.
2. Some positions require lifting, moving, or carrying 30 – 50 lbs. of weight.
3. Some positions require the ability to assist mobility-impaired patients in and out of wheelchairs, and on and off examination tables.
4. Bilingual Proficiency: Some positions may require bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department's bilingual needs. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered f