County of San Mateo
Certified Medical Assistant - Spanish-Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Note:
This recruitment schedule was amended on April 25, 2022 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."
San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center and its outpatient clinics are seeking experienced
Certified Medical Assistants - Spanish Speaking Preferred
to join our care teams. Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic.
The ideal candidate
will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in care teams and patient-centered medical home terminology is preferred, but not required.
The current vacancies are in: Coastside Clinic , located at 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Daly City Health Center , located at 380 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015. Daly City Youth Health Center , located at 350 90th Street, Daly City 94015. Fair Oaks Health Center , located at 2710 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063. Main Campus hospital and clinics , located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403. Mental Health Primary Care Clinics
at Main Campus (San Mateo) and Daly City Health Center. South San Francisco Clinic , located at 306 Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Whole Person Care , located in all above sites.
Compensation:
Salary
: Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured. Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients. Assist in therapeutic milieu programs. Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment. Observe and practice proper isolation techniques. Operate various types of sterilization equipment. Transport specimens, medical records and related items. Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems. Greet patients at clinics and escort patients. Perform related duties as assigned.
Certification Requirement:
Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program is required. A certificate of completion of an approved medical assisting program must be submitted at the time of application.
Bilingual Fluency:
Some positions may require bilingual skills. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required to be considered for a bilingual position.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: One year of experience in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office as a nurse's assistant or medical assistant.
Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and procedures specific to area of assignment. Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs. Infection control. Patients' rights. Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.
Skill/Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs. Work with patients with multiple diagnoses. Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.
Other Requirements:
These positions may require that employees work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shifts and be on-call.
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply"
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
County Job Portal
to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Final Filing Date: Continuous
About the County:
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (04072022) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)
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This recruitment schedule was amended on April 25, 2022 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."
San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center and its outpatient clinics are seeking experienced
Certified Medical Assistants - Spanish Speaking Preferred
to join our care teams. Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic.
The ideal candidate
will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in care teams and patient-centered medical home terminology is preferred, but not required.
The current vacancies are in: Coastside Clinic , located at 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Daly City Health Center , located at 380 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015. Daly City Youth Health Center , located at 350 90th Street, Daly City 94015. Fair Oaks Health Center , located at 2710 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063. Main Campus hospital and clinics , located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403. Mental Health Primary Care Clinics
at Main Campus (San Mateo) and Daly City Health Center. South San Francisco Clinic , located at 306 Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Whole Person Care , located in all above sites.
Compensation:
Salary
: Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured. Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients. Assist in therapeutic milieu programs. Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment. Observe and practice proper isolation techniques. Operate various types of sterilization equipment. Transport specimens, medical records and related items. Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems. Greet patients at clinics and escort patients. Perform related duties as assigned.
Certification Requirement:
Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program is required. A certificate of completion of an approved medical assisting program must be submitted at the time of application.
Bilingual Fluency:
Some positions may require bilingual skills. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required to be considered for a bilingual position.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: One year of experience in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office as a nurse's assistant or medical assistant.
Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and procedures specific to area of assignment. Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs. Infection control. Patients' rights. Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.
Skill/Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs. Work with patients with multiple diagnoses. Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.
Other Requirements:
These positions may require that employees work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shifts and be on-call.
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply"
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
County Job Portal
to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Final Filing Date: Continuous
About the County:
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (04072022) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)
#J-18808-Ljbffr