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Medical Assistant (Mental Health) 

Annual Salary Range: $53,076–$60,288

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 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation



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