Medical Assistant I/II - Correctional Medicine - Shift

Kern Medical

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. They provide a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services, including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services, and a growing network of outpatient clinics. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients annually. The Medical Assistant I is an entry-level position performing basic Medical Assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting, requiring interaction with patients, patients' families, and the public. Promotion to Medical Assistant II is considered on a merit basis. The Medical Assistant II is the journey level, performing the full range of Medical Assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting, distinguished by more responsible and complex tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Possess and maintain a current, clean, and clear American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card (for Medical Assistant I, must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment if not possessed at hire)
• Maintain RQI Responder certification and competency (for Medical Assistant I)
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card (for Medical Assistant II)
• Certified Medical Assistant, through the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (for Medical Assistant II)
• Knowledge of a variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care
• Knowledge of medical terminology and metric measurement
• Ability to utilize patient care techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to maintain effective relations with medical staff and the public
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to react competently in emergency situations
• Ability to read and record medical terminology and metric measurement
• Ability to maintain medical records
• If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required
• If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required
• Applicants must submit a copy of transcripts and/or certificate verifying the completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Nice To Haves

• Basic Dysrhythmia certification (for some assignments)

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam and treatment; takes and records vital signs and other necessary measurements; records chief complaint and allergies
• Administers immunizations and medications; and performs office testing and treatments, as ordered by the provider; and collects, prepares, and transports specimens for laboratory testing
• Applies and removes bandages and wound dressings; removes sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations
• Assists provider with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries; and acts as chaperon, as needed
• Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed
• Applies orthopedic appliances
• Performs ear lavage
• Acts as liaison between provider and patient
• Answers incoming telephone calls, documents all telephone encounters in the medical record
• Prepares and processes necessary forms for referrals and eligibility
• Cleans and disinfects equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas
• Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas
• Submits requisitions for needed maintenance and repairs
• Obtains and organizes patient medical records; including lab, x-ray, referral, and other needed reports
• Performs urine pregnancy testing
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan
• Shift Differential Pay: P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 7.5% of base pay
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED