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Job Posting-Medical Assistant Bulletin

Medical Assistant

Recruitment #2009-15609-01

Salary:

$3,329 - $4,046/month $19.21/hour

Department:

Health and Human Services

Job Type:

Open

Date Opened:

11/4/2009 12:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline:

Continuous

Employment Type :

	Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
	Permanent/Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
	Temporary/Extra Help

Work Location:

	Tahoe Area (Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, Truckee)
	Auburn Area (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
	South Placer (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville)

HR Analyst:

Jon Harned

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POSITION INFORMATION

The Department of Health and Human Services is currently hiring for extra help/temporary assignments in the position of Medical Assistant. These assignments will be part of the County�s Community Health and Clinic�s efforts in reducing the effects of the H1N1 pandemic currently impacting residents of Placer County.

The eligible list created by this recruitment may be used in the future to fill additional extra help and permanent positions in the South Placer, Auburn, and Tahoe areas.

This position requires possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate issued by a secondary, postsecondary or adult education program in a public school authorized by the Department of Education, in a community college program provided for in Part 48 of Division 7 of the Education Code or postsecondary institution approved by� the Medical Board of California, Division of Licensing.�

You will be required to�provide a copy of your�certificate through the application process.�When completing the on-line application for this recruitment there will be options and instructions�given on how to submit your�certificate (located on the "Other" tab).

DEFINITION

To provide paraprofessional medical assistance services to patients in the County Primary Care Program; and to assist physicians and nurses in patient care.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a licensed physician or surgeon (within his/her scope of practice) who is physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of assigned duties or procedures.� The supervising physician may provide written instructions to be followed by a medical assistant in the performance of tasks or supportive services.� Such instructions may provide that a physician�s assistant or registered nurse may assign and supervise tasks authorized by the physician.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Coordinate clinic arrangements, including checking equipment operation; select, pack and transport clinic equipment and supplies to clinic sites; set up stations; and prepare rooms with appropriate and adequate supplies and equipment for examination and treatment.
Conduct patient check-in; review forms and documents for completion; take and record history of patient problem; assess nature and urgency of patient problem; maintain adequate patient flow; collect and receipt payments; and assist in gathering statistics.
Perform health and diet screenings; take and chart vital signs and other pertinent information; perform ECG�s peak flows and various other screening tests such as vision and hearing and take samples such as blood and urine; review and explain medical procedures and medication usage to patients as needed.
Assist physicians and nurses in giving physical examinations; prepare patient appropriately for medical procedure; carry out physician orders within scope of certification; and assist in clean up after clinic is held.
Maintain proper handling, recording, transporting, and documentation of biohazard wastes and laboratory specimens.
Perform ear lavage; apply and remove bandages and dressings, apply orthopedic appliances, remove casts, splints and other external devices, select and adjust crutches.
Administer oral, sublingual, topical, vaginal, or rectal medication by providing a single dose to a patient for immediate self-administration; verify the correct dosage, medication and client with another person authorized to do so.
Administer single dose parenteral medications as per order using correct medication verification protocols.
Explain various public health programs and available community resources to patients in person, by telephone, in writing or through community outreach activities; assist in preparing educational pamphlets and posters; and assist in planning and evaluating program activities, including adapting health education for various target groups.
Perform various clerical duties related to program services, including telephone and site reception, typing, filing, copying and record keeping; establish and maintain medical records and other files.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Maintain medical ethics and confidentiality, promote and acknowledge patient�s rights.
Use various nursing care supplies and equipment such as blood pressure cuff, audiometer, tonometer, syringes, and Snellen charts.
Use sterilization procedures.
Use a computer, calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, postage meter, and photocopy machine.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.� A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience and Training:
Experience and training obtained by on the job training for completion of a medical assisting program that results in an approved Medical Assistant Certificate.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate issued by a secondary, postsecondary or adult education program in a public school authorized by the Department of Education, in a community college program provided for in Part 48 of Division 7 of the Education Code or postsecondary institution approved by the Medical Board of California, Division of Licensing.
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.� Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Medical assistant practices and procedures.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Principles and practices of work safety, especially related to communicable diseases, including Universal Precautions, OSHA, CLIA, and Hazmat.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.

Ability to:

On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules. Intermittently identify and problem solve routine clinic operations; identify and locate supplies and equipment; interpret work orders; and explain operations and procedures to patients.
Intermittently, sit while typing or preparing records and charts; walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist when assisting patients, handling supplies/equipment or retrieving/returning files/charts; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift heavy weight.
Prioritize activities relative to assigned duties.
Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward health problems.
Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Obtain information through interview; work effectively with interruption; and deal fairly and courteously with the public.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
Use a computer, calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, postage meter and photocopy machine.
Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the�supplemental questionnaire, the applicant�s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.� Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Before date of hire, applicant must pass a medical examination which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.� Applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background check, be bonded, and/or be fingerprinted.

MODIFIED AGENCY SHOP

All new permanent employees, with the exception of law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.� For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List,�to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.jobaps.com/placer/sup/abfreenames.asp .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.� Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active, nondiscrimination program.� It is stated in the policy of Placer County that harassment is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment.� All recruitment, hiring placement, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualification of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), or marital status.� Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process.� Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

BENEFITS

Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $42.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20 per month. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.370%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution. EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assignment/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. 5% additional if assigned to a Medical Clinic. 5% additional for ACCESS Unit Pay. Night shift - 7.5% additional. Snow Pay addition of 10% to selected classifications when approved by manager per conditions. $750.00 per year tool replacement for selected classifications. 5% additional bilingual pay. 5% additional for the following positions assigned to work in the jail: Admin. Clerk, Admin. Legal Clerk, Admin. Secretary, Account Clerk, and Accounting Technician. 5% additional for waste water treatment operators that earn a certificate that is 1 grade over their current grades required certificate. 5% additional for Building Craft Mechanics, Custodians and Client Service Counselors/Practitioners assigned to the jail. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 yrs at step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Uniform Allowance
Annual uniform allowance for employees required to wear uniforms as part of their regular duties will be $1065 for Animal Control Officers, Community Service Officers, and Evidence Technicians. Annual uniform allowances of $750 for Account Clerks, Admin. Clerks, Legal Clerks, Admin. Secretary, Correction Support Supervisor, Executive Secretary, Public Safety Dispatch and Sheriff's Communications Supervisor that are required to wear uniforms within the Sheriff's office.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.	This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Contact us via conventional means.	You may contact us by phone at 530-886-4607, or e-mail at jobs@placer.ca.gov, or apply for a job in person at the Placer County Personnel Department.

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