Medical Assistant

Company: CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Location: Soledad
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About the Role CDCR is committed to providing quality healthcare and rehabilitation services to Patient-Inmates, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Responsibilities Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff; Use medical equipment safely; Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests; Administer eye/ear washes; Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally; Administer basic breathing treatments; Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices; Change simple dressing; Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques; Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation; Measure vital signs; Administer basic vision tests when indicated; Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition; Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces); Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort; Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills; Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities; Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided; Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned; t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments; Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers; Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms; Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information; Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls; Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident; Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons. Pay Range and Compensation Package $31.00 per hour. Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits are included. Qualifications Possess and maintain while providing services to CDCR a current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following boards: American Association of Medical Assistants(AAMA), American Medical Certification Association (AACA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA), Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc., or NCCT (National Center of Competency) Possess Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED) Possess documentation of completion of a competency validation process. Required Skills Proficiency in the English language. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience. Equal Opportunity Statement RPS is an equal opportunity recruitment agency and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Keywords: CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, South San Francisco , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Soledad, California