Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing

Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing

Job no: 553496
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time, On-site

Under the supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, and licensed vocational nurses, the Medical Assistant performs numerous technical medical services, including administering medication, employing a variety of means, including injection, for which they have received specific training. Services provided by CSU student health centers include primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services).

Medical assistants may coordinate onsite implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services.

• Possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations; aseptic techniques and requirements.
• Working knowledge of the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above.
• Working knowledge of California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
• General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned. Understanding of the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation.

• High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

• Possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs or equivalent, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies.
• Completion of in-house campus-training program developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. A CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully.
• Basic life support (or higher) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification for Healthcare Providers (by date of hire).

Anticipated Hiring Range: $47,250- $57,492 Per Year

Classification Range: $44,160 - $70,992 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.