Medical Assistant - Telepresenter - California State Prison-Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES, CAPosted 19 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from California Correctional Health Care Services
Job overview
The Medical Assistant - Telepresenter role at California State Prison-Los Angeles County supports psychiatrists in clinical settings to facilitate mental health care and patient procedures within the correctional facility.
Responsibilities and impact
The Medical Assistant performs patient-oriented procedures, supports the mental health care team, communicates with patients and healthcare providers, and handles administrative duties to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a Hiring-Above-Minimum pay rate of $4,423 and eligibility for a $5,000 referral bonus after 90 days of employment; benefits details are not specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates must possess an active Medical Assistant certification from a Department of Consumer Affairs approved agency such as AAMA or AMCA; training assignments are not considered.
Work environment and culture
The department values inclusivity, cultural diversity, and a drug-free workplace, emphasizing safety and humane treatment in a correctional healthcare environment.
Company information
California Correctional Health Care Services focuses on public safety and community reintegration through education, treatment, and rehabilitative justice programs within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Team overview
The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse and clinical direction of the Staff Psychiatrist within the correctional facility's mental health team.
Job location and travel
The job is located at California State Prison-Los Angeles County in Lancaster, CA, approximately 45 miles north of Los Angeles, CA.
Application process
Applicants must include the position number on their application and have a valid email address; communication will primarily be via email.
Unique job features
The role involves working in a correctional facility with a focus on mental health support and offers a referral bonus for current CDCR/CCHCS employees.
Company overview
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) provides medical, dental, and mental health care to inmates in California's state prisons. They make money through state funding allocated for correctional health services. Established in response to a federal court mandate to improve prison healthcare, CCHCS has a significant history of reforming and enhancing the quality of care within the correctional system. Their mission focuses on delivering constitutionally adequate healthcare to incarcerated individuals, ensuring public health, and promoting rehabilitation.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your valid Medical Assistant certification from an approved agency, highlighting your active certification status as required by California Correctional Health Care Services.
Showcase your experience supporting psychiatrists and mental health care teams, including patient-oriented procedures and effective communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the California Correctional Health Care Services official careers website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Medical Assistant - Telepresenter role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or supervisors within the mental health or medical assistant divisions at California Correctional Health Care Services; start conversations by referencing recent department initiatives or expressing genuine interest in their rehabilitative justice programs.
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