SALARY
$27.24 - $32.44 Hourly

Are you dedicated to advancing community health and promoting the well-being of patients? Do you feel a sense of purpose in contributing to public health initiatives? If so, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join our esteemed team of Medical Assistants at the County of Santa Barbara Health Department, where your expertise has the potential to significantly impact the health of our community!

We are currently hosting Same-Day Hiring Events and are actively accepting applications to fill five (5) bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant *Extra-Help vacancies; one (1) vacancy at the Santa Barbara Health Care Center, one (1) vacancy at the Franklin Health Care Center, one (1) vacancy at the Santa Maria Health Care Center, one (1) vacancy at the Lompoc Maria Health Care Center, and one (1) vacancy at the Carpinteria Health Care Center. If you meet the Employment Standards, you will be invited to interview at one of the Same-Day Hiring Events listed below of your choosing, for the opportunity to be hired the same day!

*Civil Service Rule 905. Extra Help Appointment. An extra help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies. These positions are exempt from the Provisions of the Civil Service Rules.

On the employment application, please select the location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future Extra-Help vacancies. If you meet the Employment Standards for this position, you will be invited for an interview at one of the Same-Day Hiring Events below: 

SANTA BARBARA, FRANKLIN AND CARPINTERIA HEALTH CARE CENTERS
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10 AM - 1 PM (PST)
County Health Department - Auditorium
300 N San Antonio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(map)

LOMPOC HEALTH CARE CENTER
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10 AM - 1 PM (PST)
Lompoc Health Care Center - Conference Room
301 N R St, STE# F, Lompoc, CA 93436
(map)

SANTA MARIA HEALTH CARE CENTER
Friday, March 14, 2025, 10 AM - 1 PM (PST)
Santa Maria Health Care Center - Conference Room 
2115 Centerpointe Pkwy, Santa Maria, CA 93455
(map)

THE POSITION: Under medical supervision, assists professionals in the delivery of healthcare services and performs related duties as required.

The current vacancies require candidates to speak fluently in English and Spanish. 

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Experience working with underserved & economically disadvantaged populations.  
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills. 
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.  
• Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of working well as part of a team.  
• Experience working with electronic medical records. 

County of Santa Barbara Health Care Centers:   

• Santa Maria Health Care Center, 2115 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (map)
• Lompoc Health Care Center, 301 North R Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 (map)
• Santa Barbara Health Care Center, 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (map)
• Franklin Health Care Center, 1136 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (map)
• Carpinteria Health Care Center, 931 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (map)

BENEFITS will be offered once EXH employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility.

In a Health Care Center Environment

1. Identifies patient's chief complaint and records observations in patient's permanent medical record.
2. Performs height, weight, vital signs, and vision tests and records them in the medical record.
3. Helps patients to complete medical history forms and prepares patients for examinations and treatment by provider.
4. Conducts and/or assists with tests and procedures as directed, such as EKGs, non-stress tests, spirometer, audiometer, venipunctures, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, chemical analyzer, and urine tests.
5. Assists health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients, such as wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions.
6. Assists in the identification of psychosocial needs and consults with the health service provider or makes referrals to appropriate agencies.
7. Performs case management which may include monitoring care alerts, scheduling appointments for specialty tests, hospital admissions, and surgeries; following up on broken appointments to explain the need and value of returning for follow-up care, and arranging transportation.
8. Provides discharge/exit instructions to patients, prepares referral forms, such as treatment authorization, insurance, disability, and employment physical forms, as directed; transcribes doctors' orders and prepares appropriate requisitions and forms.
9. Provides health education for patients or groups on such topics as nutrition counseling, diabetes counseling, well children counseling and other health related topics for pregnant women and infants.
10. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and stocks clinics or vehicles used for home visits or outlying clinics.
11. Takes direction from the assigned healthcare provider (physician or health care practitioner) as to tasks to perform in the engagement of patient care.

In a Field-Based Environment

1. Identifies patient's chief complaint and records observations in designated records and data systems.
2. Performs and records data on height, weight, vital signs, and visual screening tests.
3. As directed, conducts and/or assists with clinical services such as tuberculin skin tests (TSTs), venipuncture, and audiometry and visual screening tests.
4. Conducts field visits with Public Health Nurses and/or may make independent home visits under the general direction and supervision of a Public Health Nurse.
5. In coordination with Public Health Nurses, assists with communicable disease investigations for Sexually Transmitted Disease, Tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.
6. Collects specimens; labels and delivers specimens as directed by Public Health Nurse.
7. As part of the public health team, assumes a key role in communicable disease case management activities.
8. Provides health education for patients or groups on such topics as communicable diseases and health care for school-age children, infants, and pregnant women.
9. Links patients to community resources and medical providers based on patient needs.

Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution.
 
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required for some positions in this class.   
 
Knowledge of: basic medical terminology, basic arithmetic, safe venipuncture techniques, and safe work practices in a health care center or community-based setting.
 
Ability to: work independently; conduct basic medical tests, such as vision and audiometry; understand the needs and problems facing culturally, economically, or socially disadvantaged persons; establish and maintain good relations with people from a wide range of social and ethnic groups; maintain confidentiality of patient information; understand and follow oral and written instructions; observe, report, and accurately record relevant information in patient records; follow established protocols for conducting medical tests and procedures; communicate medical and health information to patients understandably; show sensitivity and empathy toward patients; write legibly; elicit sensitive medical information from patients; and use computerized medical office systems.
 
Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a phlebotomy certificate is highly desired and hiring preference will be given to candidates possessing this certificate in the Field-Based Environment or in a Health Care Center Environment depending on the specific needs of each Health Care Center. A California Department of Public Health phlebotomy certificate is highly desirable for field-based positions.
 
Note: Possession of a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificate issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) may be highly desirable for certain positions and hiring preference may be given to candidates possessing this certificate.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: 

1. Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the Employment Standards. 

Qualified applications that meet the Employment Standards and the conditions of the position will be invited to interview at one of the Same-Day Hiring Events listed in the job bulletin.  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution. 

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. 

The Santa Barbara County Health Department (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. 

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.  

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT 

The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization.  The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 03/14/25 by 4:59PM PST.  Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.