Application Process
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, May 9th.
Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.
Job Summary
The Sonoma State University Student Health Center (SHC) is a rewarding, pleasant, busy, nationally accredited campus clinic. Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Counseling and Psychological Services and the Student Health Center, the Medical Assistant (MA) is a formally trained, certified, multiskilled, and key member of a dedicated team of Student Health Center staff providing high quality, evidence-based medical care & prevention services to support the health & success of SSU students. The incumbent is involved with a variety of medical and administrative support duties that fall within the scope of practice defined by the Medical Board of California. Responsibilities include assisting with front and back office patient flow, patient visits, procedures; diagnostic tests, medical reception, scheduling, medical records, and similar responsibilities including using an electronic health record system. Duties are performed in a busy collaborative environment that requires flexibility, versatility, the ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers, work quickly and accurately, balance competing priorities, and assure follow-through.
Key Qualifications
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities, along with one or more full time equivalent years of medical assisting experience, preferably in an outpatient setting. The incumbent is required to have completed an accredited and approved medical assisting training program or equivalent consistent with the requirements of the Medical Board of California; and possess a certificate of completion as a medical assistant from an accredited and approved medical assisting program with skills documented and maintained via in-service training, continuing education, and testing. Eligibility for California certification as a medical assistant through completion of an approved MA training program is required.
Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, non-exempt probationary position scheduled to work 10 months each year. The compensation for the 10 months of work will be paid out over 12 months with the months of December and June observed. Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $ 53,052 annually.
In accordance with the California State University 10/12 pay plan, the salary earned for months worked will ultimately be pro-rated to a 10/12 salary schedule and paid over 12 months in equal increments, with benefits covered for the entire 12 months. Under the 10/12 schedule, the salary placement will be in the range of $3,505 - 3,684 per month, paid over 12 months with continuous benefits eligibility. Should the starting date not coincide with a standard 10/12 pay plan cycle, the employee will start at an equivalent full time 12-month salary rate with December and June unpaid and be converted to the 10/12 rate in July 2025 with benefits covered for the entire 12 months moving forward.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.
Supplemental Information
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption and thereafter comply with routine campus testing requirements. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more about the vaccination requirement at Sonoma State, please visit: https://covid19.sonoma.edu/vaccine-requirement-information.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.
Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
