Solano County

Medical Assistant - Spanish Bilingual

Recruitment #10-433260-B1


Approximate Salary:	$38,638.04 - $46,964.78/year
Opening Date:	3/19/2010 5:00:00 PM
Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
Contact Information:	Rebecca Iacobucci (707) 784-2357
Type of Recruitment:	Open until Filled
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THE POSITION

Provides technical support services to physician or other licensed medical professionals in a primary care and/or and family health care clinic; assists medical staff by performing routine preliminary preparatory and follow-up tasks prior to and after the patient examination/visit.

This class is characterized by the responsibility to provide assistance to patients receiving health services and support medical professionals providing diagnostic and/or treatment services. Incumbents provide information on available services, chart basic information on clients, and process follow-up care that the medical professional identifies as a continuing need for follow-up with additional medical care. This class is distinguished from the class of Clinic Nurse in that the latter is a professional class responsible for providing skilled nursing services in a clinical environment under a physician.

The eligible list established will be used to fill full time, part-time and extra help positions. The current vacancy is in the Family Health Services clinic in Fairfield. Extra Help employees cannot work more than 999 hours in a fiscal year. Extra help employees are excluded from civil service and shall not have the rights to regular or continued employment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists physicians and professional medical personnel in providing outpatient services to patients; maintains flow of patients to medical staff for examination and assures all lab work is properly handled, identified, labeled, dated, and submitted to appropriate laboratory; ensures the physician is advised of patients test results on return from laboratory.

Cleans up examination room after each patient visit, and sets up equipment in examination rooms; assures all equipment is available for use based on the procedure or purpose of the patient examination; obtains patients charts, reviews purpose of visit in preparation for patient medical examination.

Greets patients, takes vital signs, weight, height and other preliminary medical information prior to examination by professional medical staff; assists with triage as needed; serves as assistant during physician examination; performs routine blood and urine collections; prepares lab slips, syringes, culture plates and specimens; assists in performing medical procedures; cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.

Communicates with patients and others on the phone and in person, reviews referrals from other programs and contacts potential clients to explain services; provides information about program operations and/or the need for medical follow-up on diagnosis and/or treatment of suspected conditions as specified by the medical professional; assists patients with setting up appointments.

Assists in educating, teaching, and encouraging the development of basic health habits and preventive care; makes referrals to and assists patients in obtaining services from other programs or other providers of medical and social services as directed by nurse or physician.

Maintains active and inactive medical office records and patients charts; assembles patients charts and ensures that necessary documentation is complete; assures all information on patient services is documented and provided to the medical billing staff after services are rendered; prepares and processes referral forms for patients as directed by professional medical staff; documents all actions taken in patients chart during and after each patient visit.

Coordinates and maintains inventory control for all medical and supplies and laboratory supplies and materials to ensure efficient flow of operations; stocks and orders supplies as necessary.

Performs laboratory work including but not limited to phlebotomy, venipuncture and injection administration; may be assigned other technical assistant duties as a part of support to professional medical staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:
No experience required.

Education/Training:
Graduation from High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or a high school proficiency certificate.
AND
Possession of a valid medical assistant certificate issued by an accredited college or institution. Curriculum must have included training in laboratory drawing of blood and collection of other specimens, venipuncture, injection administration and performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs), and/or X ray (CXR) procedures including chest X rays/extremities.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE

AND
TRANSCRIPTS OR CERTIFICATES TO SHOW REQUIRED CURRICULUM LISTED ABOVE.

Failure to submit your degree or transcripts within 5 days from the final filing date will disqualify you from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Any applicant, who indicates that they have a college degree or have taken any college units, must provide proof, even though the position may not require a degree or college units.

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The results must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

This position requires training in laboratory drawing of blood and collection of other specimens, venipuncture, injection administration and performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs), and/or X ray (CXR) procedures including chest X rays/extremities.

Are you proficient in drawing blood, veripuncture, injection administration, and collecting other specimens?

Yes ____

No ____

Are you proficient in performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs)?

Yes ____

No ____

3. Are you proficient in performing X-rays including chest X-rays/extemities?

Yes ____

No ____

This position requires Spanish skills. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish.

4. Do you speak, read and write Spanish?

Yes ____

No ____

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Independent travel may be required.

Incumbents must be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases.

Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code related to child abuse reporting.

SELECTION PLAN

<><><><>First application review is April 5, 2010. This recruitment is open and applications are currently being accepted. This recruitment is subject to close at any time after this date. You will be notified of your status for the recruitment within 2-3 weeks from the closing date. Reminder: If additional application materials are requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) days from the final filing date.

BENEFITS

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement. After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized. Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service. Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications. Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS – Regular full time employees receive twelve paid holidays per year, and accrue vacation at the rate of ten days per year. After three years of continuous service employees accrue vacation time at the rate of fifteen days per year and at the rate of twenty days per year after ten years.

SICK LEAVE – Regular full time employees accumulate twelve sick leave days per year.

RETIREMENT - The County is a member of the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), and benefits are coordinated with Social Security. The County has reciprocity with all State PERS and County 1937 Act Retirement Systems agencies. PERS retirement for miscellaneous employees is based on a formula of 2.7% @55 with both employee and employer contributing. The County reports the employer’s contribution to PERS as salary, thereby increasing employees' pay upon retirement.

HEALTH BENEFITS - Employees and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance with 100% of the dental and standard vision plan cost paid by the County of Solano. The County also participates in a cafeteria medical plan administered by PERS HealthCare (eligibility is dependent upon job classification).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - An Employee Assistance Program is also available.

OTHER BENEFITS – Employees also may elect to participate in a deferred compensation and the credit union. All County employees are eligible to purchase auto and/or home owners, renter insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance. This is a group policy and therefore receive substantial savings on premiums. Life insurance is also available for employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application review to begin on April 5, 2010. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

HOW TO APPLY

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open until Filled. Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. Veteran's preference - 5 points; Disabled Veterans - 10 points.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, that is, someone who is able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at 707.784.4194, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days from the final filing date of the recruitment. A staff member will contact you and advise you how to proceed.

IMPORTANT: If you are a Solano County employee with a disabling condition, and are unable to perform the essential functions of your present position with or without reasonable accommodation, you may be eligible for preferential certification to an alternative position. Please immediately notify the ADA Coordinator @ 707.784.4194 to initiate review of this option.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

HIRING PROCEDURES - Depending on the number of qualified applicants received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates must be successful in each part of the examination. For Civil Service positions, the appointing authority is entitled to certification of the top five candidates by score.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT – Depending on the applicant’s job class, prospective employees may be required to undergo a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Prior to appointment you may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates are encouraged not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California. You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.

EXAMINATION APPEALS - For Civil Service positions, individuals selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five calendar days of the receipt of the action, indicating the action being appealed, their specific basis for the appeal and the relief sought.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - All new positions are required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of six to twelve months, depending upon the position. A probationary period does not apply to "at will" positions.

EXTRA HELP APPOINTMENTS - Appointments may be made from an eligible list for extra help (up to 999 hours/fiscal year, no benefits) positions.

DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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