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Medical Assistant - Mental Health
California Correctional Health Care ServicesRidgecrest, CaliforniaFull-time
$54,672 - $62,100/yr
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Job Description
Medical Assistant (Mental Health)
Annual Salary Range: $54,672–$62,100
Looking for a secure job with opportunity for growth? Join one of our multidisciplinary health care teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Medical Assistants not only ensure the smooth flow of clinical operations, they’re also ensuring a better future for themselves with salary increases, secure benefits, and opportunities for growth along a well-defined nursing career ladder.
Recruitment and Retention Bonus
Medical Assistants newly hired with the State of CA are eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.
Referral Bonus
All CDCR/CCHCS employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.
To excel in this role, you should have:
A valid Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following:
• American Association of Medical Assistants
• California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
• American Medical Certification Association
• American Medical Technologists
• American Medical Certification Association
Additional Benefits of Working for CDCR/CCHCS
Increased salaries are just the beginning – our medical assistants also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules
• Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams
• Potential NHSC Loan Repayment
• Wide Variety of Locations
Take the first step and apply today!
EOE
Skills:
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Correctional Health, Cross-Functional, Documentatio
Job Details
Company
California Correctional Health Care Services
Location
Ridgecrest, California
Salary
$54,672 - $62,100/yr
Schedule
Full-time
Category
Healthcare
Source
Job Board
Posted
Friday, March 13, 2026
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