Medical Assistant - Santa Barbara County, CA

The County of Santa Barbara is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistants to join our team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services.
 
The Public Health Department is currently accepting applications to fill four (4) bilingual (English/Spanish) full-time Medical Assistant vacancies; two (2) vacancies at the Santa Barbara Health Care Center and two (2) vacancies at the Franklin Health Care Center.  
 
In addition to the above vacancies, we have four (4) Extra-Help* bilingual (English/Spanish) vacancies, two (2) at the Santa Barbara Health Care Center, one (1) at the Franklin Health Care Center, and one (1) at the Santa Maria Health Care center. We also have three (3) 1414* bilingual(English/Spanish) vacancies, two (2) at Franklin Health Care Center, and one (1) at the Santa Barbara Health Care Center. 
 
The Behavioral Wellness Department is currently accepting applications to fill three (3) full-time Medical Assistant vacancies; one (1) in Santa Barbara, one (1) in Santa Maria, and one (1) in Lompoc. Travel may be required within the region assigned, and bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
  
We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-Time, Part-time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies for Medical Assistant in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc and Carpinteria. 
 
*Civil Service Rule 1414. Appointment to Fill Vacancy During Leave of Absence. 1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department. 
 
*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.
 
Please select the location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. If you qualify for this position, pass the required selection steps and are in the area of selection, then your name may be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.
 
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.  
  
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: 

• Retirement reciprocity 
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate 

 
THE POSITION: Under medical supervision, assists professionals in the delivery of health care services; and performs related duties as required.
 
The current vacancies in the Public Health Department require candidates to speak fluently in English and Spanish. 
 
The Behavioral Wellness Department is seeking three (3) full-time Medical Assistants, bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required, to support Behavioral Wellness’s mental health team. These positions will be assigned to serve the clinics in one of the three regions within Santa Barbara County. They will focus on patient engagement and assisting with administrative tasks to support client care. Behavioral Wellness is looking for candidates passionate about the mental health field, and who enjoy supporting their community.
 
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 remain professional at all times.
• Proven track record of working well as part of a team.  
• Experience working with electronic medical records. 

 
THE DEPARTMENTS:
Public Health Department (PHD): Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership and science. With a staff of 500+ and a budget of approximately $83 million, Public Health serves a population of about 420,000 residents in Santa Barbara County.
 
 The Department’s range of responsibilities is vast and includes:

• Investigating disease outbreaks
• Conducting health education campaigns
• Inspecting food establishments
• Working with high risk mothers and children
• Operating health clinics for the underserved
• Staffing medical shelters during emergency evacuations
• Caring for our four-legged friends through our animal control program and many other programs and services.
• Click Here learn more about the Health Care Centers.

For more information, please visit:  www.countyofsb.org/PHD.
 
 Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell): Founded in 1962, it is our mission to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers.
 
 The Department’s decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:

• Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuse 
• Integrity in individual and organizational actions 
• Dignity, respect, and compassion for all persons 
• Active involvement of clients and families in treatment, recovery, and policy development 
• Diversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service delivery 
• A system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliency 
• Emphasis on prevention and treatment 
• Teamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creative 
• Continuous quality improvement in service delivery and administration 
• Wellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e., staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy, energetic and resilient 
• Safety for everyone 

For more information, please visit:  www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness.