Under direct supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse, the Medical Evaluations Assistant performs duties which assist in the administration and evaluation of routine medical tests. The essential functions include: performing intake and post examination duties such as assessing and/or collecting data on client/patient health needs; explaining medical examination procedures to patients; processing medical charts/folders; performing medical data entry and retrieval; operating medical testing equipment such as electrocardiograph, spirometer, blood pressure measuring devices and scales; performing physical screening of patients; assisting the medical examiner by performing various physical examinations and procedures; cleaning and performing simple maintenance of instruments and equipment such as electrocardiography, centrifuge, spirometer and scales; administering medical tests and treatments including intradermal for TB and mumps, venipuncture for blood withdrawal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections limited to vaccinations, but may exclude testosterone, antibiotics and epogen; maintaining inventory of medical forms; maintaining proper inventory and stocking of examination supplies; and providing patient and family instruction on preventative health issues according to protocol. The Medical Evaluations Assistant also performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1a.  Possession of a recognized Medical Assistant Degree or Certificate; OR

1b.  Completion of an EMT-P (Emergency Technician/Paramedic) Training Program; OR

1c.  Completion of a U.S. Military Corpsman Training Program; AND

2.  Possession of a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate (CPT-1) issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services.

Substitution:
Completion of an EMT Training Program AND two (2) years of verifiable medical assisting work experience may substitute for an EMT-P (Paramedic) certificate.

HOW TO APPLY: 

City and County of San Francisco employment applications must be filed online only. Applications will be accepted from Friday, October 2, 2009 through Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.

• Click and select the desired job announcement
• Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User” or "I have previously applied"
• Follow instructions given on the screen 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst Lillian Louie at (415) 206-5417.

Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4^th Floor, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION/DEGREE:

A photocopy of a current/valid Medical Assistant degree or certificate, or EMT-P certificate or U.S. Military Corpsman Training certificate AND CPT-1 certificate must be submitted at the time of filing.

Applicants may submit verification documentation by:

1.  Uploading the documents through JobAps; 

                        OR
2.  Sending the documents via U.S. postal mail to:  
     DPH - Merit Systems Division

     2789 25th Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA  94110,

     Attn: 2430 Medical Evaluations Assistant Exam;

                        OR
3.  Hand delivering the documents to the DPH - Merit Systems Division at the above address;

                        OR

4.  Faxing the information to (415) 206-5668, ATTN:  2430 Exam

Please include a Document Cover Sheet to assist in identifying the class for which you are applying when submitting verification documents separate from the online application. The Cover Sheet may be found at http://www.jobaps.com/sf 

Select “Print a Document Cover Sheet” under “Choose a Help Topic”. The Department of Public Health, Merit Systems Division will not be able to process the application without receiving the required verification documentation.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Training and Experience Evaluation:                           WEIGHT = 100%

The training and experience of candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated by a review of their application, verification documentation and supplemental application, to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas, which may include but are not limited to: knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, knowledge of medical examination procedures, knowledge of medical testing equipment, ability to administer medical treatment and tests, e.g. phlebotomy, skills to perform medical clerical duties.

The Rule of Three Scores will be the certification rule used for this eligible list.  The names of qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to the final score.

NOTES:

1.      Qualified candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this examination MUST contact the examination analyst by phone at 415-206-5417 (Voice) or, if hearing impaired 415-775-9484 (TDD), or in writing at the filing address listed on the front page (specify Class 2430) as soon as possible.

2.      Valid certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-1) MUST be kept current throughout the length of employment.  Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current and valid certification may result in termination of employment.

3.      Information regarding phlebotomy certification may be obtained from the California State Department of Public Health by writing to:

                CA DHS-LFS, Phlebotomy Program

                 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA  94804

      Or by calling:  (510) 620-3800

4.      Some positions may require bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department’s bilingual needs. Only those eligibles who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions. Applicants must indicate on the application the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.

5.      Some positions require lifting, moving or carrying from 30 – 50 lbs of weight.

6.      Some positions require ability to assist mobility-impaired patients in and out of wheelchairs, and off and onto examination tables.

7.      Prior to appointment, at the Department’s expense, applicants may be required to take a TB screening test and a medical examination.

ENTRANCE

Issued:  October 2, 2009

Announcement No.: CBT-2430-055423

Team DPH/LL (415) 206-5417