Medical Assistant
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Medical Assistant
$54,672 - $62,100 annual salary
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 also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.
Referral Bonus
All CCHCS/CDCR 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
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