Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing

Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing

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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 and employing a variety of means (e.g., injection) for which they have received specific training. Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, 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.

The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations.

• 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
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly is a nationally‑ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside…