California Correctional Health Care Services

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Medical Assistant (Mental Health) Annual Salary Range: $54,672–$62,100 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 newly hired with the State of CA are eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service. Referral Bonus All CDCR/CCHCS 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 Take the first step and apply today! EOE Skills: Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Correctional Health, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Tax Planning, Team Player About the Company: California Correctional Health Care Services