Minimum QualificationsPossession of a valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant. Department of Consumer Affairs approved Agencies include:* American Association of Medical Assistants* American Medical Certification Association * American Medical Technologists* California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants* Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.* National Center for Competency Testing You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment into the classification.