Extra-Help Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Extra-Help Medical Assistant

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.

Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.

Typical Duties

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Assist physicians in examining patients.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare and administer medications by intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular injection, and z-track injection.
• Administer medication orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally or rectally, or by providing a single dose to a patient for immediate self-administration, or by inhalation to adults and children.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, which included training in venipuncture, skin puncture, and injections.

Knowledge of:

• Medical terminology.
• Medical processes and procedures sufficient to perform routine patient care.
• Math sufficient to use measuring instruments.
• Alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Write and print clearly, uniformly and legibly.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and take vital signs.

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License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR certificate - Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Experience:

• Experience performing injections, TB skin testing, inhalant procedures and phlebotomy.

Skill/Ability to:

• Read, write and translate Spanish or other second language if required.

License or Certificate

• Certified Medical Assistant, through the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$21.01 Hourly