Medical Assistant - Mental Health

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:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Cross-Functional
• Employee Retention
• Healthcare
• Medical Assistance
• Psychiatry and Mental Health
• Team Player

About the Company:

California Correctional Health Care Services