Medical Assistant I/II - Correctional Medicine - Shift

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Medical Assistant I/II for its Correctional Medicine department. This role involves performing basic to complex medical assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting, interacting with patients, their families, and the public. The Medical Assistant I is an entry-level position, with potential for promotion to Medical Assistant II based on merit. The Medical Assistant II is a journey-level position performing the full range of duties and more complex tasks.

Kern Medical, a teaching hospital founded in 1867, is a critical care center providing advanced trauma care and a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services. We serve a significant number of inpatients and clinic patients annually, with a focus on personalized, patient-centered care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and 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.
• Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment.
• As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.
• Certified Medical Assistant, through the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (for MA II).
• Knowledge of a variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care; medical terminology and metric measurement.
• Ability to utilize patient care techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment; maintain effective relations with medical staff and the public; follow written and oral instructions; react competently in emergency situations; read and record medical terminology and metric measurement; maintain medical records.
• A background check may be required for this classification.
• All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
• 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 (may be required 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 (may be eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED