Medical Assistant Mental Health Multiple Locations

Position: Medical Assistant (Mental Health) – Multiple Locations Hiring

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 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 
• 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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