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Overview

Exciting Opportunity at SSU! Medical Assistant, 11/12 Pay Plan, 551335. Are you a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant seeking meaningful work and a healthy work/life balance? At Sonoma State University’s Student Health Center, you’ll work with a vibrant and diverse student community in a dynamic campus setting—where you’ll have the time to connect with patients, provide hands-on care, and collaborate with a dedicated, supportive healthcare team.

We’re looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. This position offers a consistent schedule with no on-call duties or late-night hours, providing work-life balance and the stability of full-time work in a supportive environment.

Sonoma State University (SSU) is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join our Team at the Student Health Center (SHC) as we continue to develop a culture of excellence. If you are seeking a fulfilling career with outstanding benefits, we encourage you to apply.

As a Medical Assistant at SSU’s Student Health Center, you’ll be a vital member of a close-knit, skilled, and collaborative medical team that values excellence, dependability, empathy, inclusion, teamwork, and well-being. You will provide both clinical and administrative support, with most time spent delivering direct patient care while also contributing to front-office functions such as patient reception and scheduling. You’ll have opportunities to engage in quality improvement initiatives and outreach efforts.

You’ll ensure patient-centered, evidence-based, safe, and efficient care in compliance with California Medical Board regulations, CSU policy, and SHC protocols.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the SHC and the Lead Physician, you will work under the supervision of licensed clinicians.

• Provide clinical and administrative support in a medical clinic setting.
• Deliver direct patient care and assist with front-office tasks (reception, scheduling).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and outreach efforts.
• Ensure care aligns with regulatory and institutional policies and protocols.

• Licensed Medical Assistant in the State of California.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfort with computers and electronic health records.
• Experience in higher education and a commitment to serving students from historically marginalized communities is highly preferred.
• Successful completion of a Livescan background check.

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, submit application, cover letter, and resume by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24th.

Full-time, non-exempt, probationary position scheduled to work 11 months each year. Salary placement typically ranges from $46,800 to $50,400 annually, with salary processing under the 11/12 pay plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, and 15 paid holidays per year. SSU participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

A comprehensive benefits summary is available online.

CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored for eligible employees.

SSU is committed to excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, and integrity. We strive to cultivate a diverse and civil campus community, encouraging equity and inclusion.

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position may be a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Background checks are required prior to offer. SSU does not sponsor work visas.

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