Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

$54,672 - $62,100 annual salary

Looking for a secure job with opportunity for growth? Join one of our multidisciplinary health care teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Medical Assistants not only ensure the smooth flow of clinical operations, they’re also ensuring a better future for themselves with salary increases, secure benefits, and opportunities for growth along a well-defined nursing career ladder.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Medical Assistants working in our Mental Health program and newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

All CCHCS/CDCR employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral

To excel in this role, you should have:

A valid Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following:

• American Association of Medical Assistants
• California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
• American Medical Certification Association
• American Medical Technologists
• American Medical Certification Association

Additional Benefits of working for CDCR/CCHCS

Increased salaries are just the beginning – our Medical Assistants also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules
• Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams
• Potential NHSC Loan Repayment
• Wide Variety of Locations

EOE

Department Information

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

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