LA City
Job title:
MEDICAL ASSISTANT 2310
Company
LA City
Job description
DUTIESANNUAL SALARY$49,673 to $72,599NOTE:Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.Under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider, a Medical Assistant provides assistance to physicians and nurses in the health screening and physical examination of applicants, City employees, and arrestees/prisoners; and performs related duties as required.REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited technical school. The program must include training in medical terminology and front and/or back office clinic operations; andA current, valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.PROCESS NOTESSome positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).For Requirement #1, applicants must submit a copy of their certificate of completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited school at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate of completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited school must be attached to the on-line application in the Attachments section BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certificate of completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited school is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.For Requirement #2, applicants must list the expiration date of their CPR card in the Supplemental Questions section.Applicants must submit a copy of their CPR card at the time of filing. The copy of the CPR card must be attached to the on-line application in the Attachments section BEFORE the application is submitted. If the CPR card is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.Please note that qualifying education must be from a secondary, post-secondary, or adult education program in a public school authorized by the Department of Education at or ; in a community college program, or in a post-secondary institution accredited by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs at ; or in a post-secondary medical assistant school accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) at or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) atA valid certification as a qualified medical assistant issued by a Medical Board of California approved medical assistant certifying organization is desired.WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .NOTE:Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications must be received by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024.In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list. 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.SELECTION PROCESSExamination Weight: Training and Experience Questionnaire100%The examination will consist of an evaluation of personal and professional qualifications by Training and Experience Questionnaire (T&E). In the T&E, the following competencies may be evaluated: Attention to Detail; Conscientiousness; Customer Service; Teamwork; Follow Oral Directions; Knowledge, including the knowledge of general medical terminology and abbreviations; medical laboratory tests, common diagnostic tests, biometric measurements, and the procedures, materials and/or equipment required to perform such tests and/or measurements; procedures, equipment, and supplies required to ensure sanitary, sterile and clean conditions of laboratory, medical supplies, patient examining areas, and equipment; various vaccines and the proper location on the patient’s body for injection; Federal and State laws and regulations related to patient confidentiality, respiratory protection, and immunizations as required by HIPPA and Cal-OSHA; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Medical Assistant.The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to complete the Training and Experience Questionnaire will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire, and will be required to do so by the date provided in the instructions sent to them via e-mail. Candidates that do not complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire as required will not be considered further in this examination. It is anticipated that the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered during the period of FEBRUARY 3, 2025 to FEBRUARY 10, 2025.The Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the requirements, and in accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2 as stated above, will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described on the candidate’s Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel.NOTES:This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the Training and Experience Questionnaire will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at .A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.Notice:If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLYON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASISThe City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City’s hiring process, please go to:There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:
Expected salary
$49673 – 72599 per year
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job date
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:38:15 GMT
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