Medical Assistant (Medical Assistant) Reposted

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Number VA1541 Posting Period
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 12/14/21. Applications received after that date may be considered.) On Campus Only Promotional Opportunity No Working Title Medical Assistant (Medical Assistant) Reposted Class Title Medical Assistant Level/Range/Grade 1 Salary Range (From $ to $) $3,120 - $5,015 per month / $37,440 - $60,180 annually Department WellCat Health Center Number of Positions 2 FLSA Code Non-Exempt Status Regular: Permanent (after one-year probationary period) Full-time/part-time (if part-time, indicate time base) Full-time Pay Plan 12/12 CBU/MOU R02 - CSUEU Health Care Support Quick Link https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6973
Hours Per Day 8 hours during the school year / 10 hours during the summer Days Per Week 5 days during the school year / 4 days during the summer Shift Day
Primary Duties
Under general supervision, incumbent will provide a variety of medical technical support services and appropriate patient care to a diverse student population within the scope of practice as a Medical Assistant, as defined by the Medical Board of California. Incumbent is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities and helps maintain efficient and effective workflow to ensure high-quality healthcare.

For a full description of job duties, please visit: https://csuchico.box.com/v/VA1541-Position-Description

MANDATORY VACCINATIONS
As of September 30, 2021, the CSU requires all faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID -19 or have received a medical or religious exemption. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ . Questions can be sent to: humanresources@csuchico.edu (staff and management positions) or academicpersonnel@csuchico.edu (faculty positions). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE :
Incumbent must possess:
Working knowledge of:

• Daily clinic operations and organization ranging from patient scheduling and reception to delivery of healthcare services and processing of paperwork.
• Aseptic techniques and requirements.
• Uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above, such as in preparing examining rooms, obtaining patient data, and assisting practitioners.
• California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
• Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPPA ) and information security laws.

Fluency in using standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones ) and standard office software packages such as, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook and related computer software packages.

General knowledge of:

• Anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned.

Basic knowledge and understanding of the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and know how to initiate emergency procedures.

SKILLS :
Incumbent must have the skills to:

• Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational skills to handle heavy workload and multiple projects with frequent interruptions.
• Active problem solving skills.
• Skill with prioritizing tasks, accomplishing goals through collaboration and completing tasks on time.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.

ABILITIES :
Incumbent must have the ability to:

• Demonstrate proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners, including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods; inhalation; and sublingual.
• Use proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy.
• Use equipment required for patient care in a student health clinic.
• Adhere to HIPAA Health Care Privacy and Security Law.
• Quickly learn clinical assistance methods and techniques.
• Understand and use basic medical assistance terminology to accurately and efficiently support practitioners and follow their instructions.
• Make accurate observations and exercise correct judgment within the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Perform clinical assistance activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Frequently interact with practitioners, other health center staff, and students to perform support functions that require a professional demeanor at all times.
• Handle instruments and equipment properly.
• Read and write English at a sufficient level to support maintaining accurate records, including medical terminology.
• Use automated systems to enter and maintain data and prepare simple reports.
• Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.
• Perform assigned medical technical support services such as standard tests and limited procedures described above.
• Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.
• Perform duties as assigned with accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Education and/or Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

While Medical Assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California does require 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.

California State University ( CSU )-specific requirements are as follows :
Incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies. Additional Requirements for this Position
N/A Recruitment Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following which may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience working in a healthcare clinic.
• Experience with electronic medical record software.

Special Requirements

• California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
• The person holding this position is considered a “General Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
• Required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs and the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position is required to stand or walk for approximately six hours per shift. Keyboarding and mousing is required to operate computers. Light lifting is required to transport or use medical records, instruments, and supplies. May be required to push or pull patients in wheelchairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :
This position will work in WCHC in offices and treatment rooms that are kept clean. The duties of this position involve direct, personal contact with patients. There may be exposure to infection, communicable diseases, and contaminated material. Infectious material hazards involve regular exposure to disease-bearing specimens, body fluids, wastes, and blood-borne pathogens. Benefits
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). Benefit Information
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). Eligibility for standard CSU benefits is based on an appointment of half-time or more for a period exceeding six months. Employees appointed less than half-time or less than six months are not eligible for standard CSU benefits but do receive prorated sick leave and vacation.

Eligibility for Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) benefits is based on an appointment of at least three-quarter time, hired to work a minimum of 130 hours per month over the course of the appointment or works an average of 130 hours or more per month during the measurement period. The ACA guidelines provide for health coverage or FlexCash only. ACA does not provide dental or vision plan coverage. About the University and Community
California State University ( CSU ), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public University, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) designation and operating as part of the 23-campus CSU system. The University enrolls over 17,000 students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from San Francisco Bay Area. A safe residential community, Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that CSU, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the diverse, intercultural, and intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of achievement gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and activities that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Open Date (posting open date) 11/30/2021 Close Date (posting close date) Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Résumé
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Optional Applicant Documents