Medical Assistant I - Family Health Center

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Medical Assistant I to perform routine patient care, technical, and supportive functions in a medical clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I will function within the scope of practice as described by the State of California Board. This role involves facilitating the practice of assigned provider(s) by performing routine clerical functions, preparing and administering medications, verifying patient identity, assisting with special procedures, applying infection control principles, performing venipuncture and other lab duties, and documenting patient information in the Electronic Health Records System (ERH).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Required.
Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card required.
Possess and maintain a California Driver’s license.
Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.

Nice To Haves

Venipuncture experience preferred at time of hire, competency must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
Current staff must receive competency in venipuncture within one (1) year of the job descriptions revision date.
Experience in EHR Documentation is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies, and procedures within their scope of education, training, and responsibilities.
Facilitate the practice of their assigned provider(s) by performing routine clerical functions as assigned.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order.
Verify patient identity using two forms of identification (e.g., Name and Date of Birth) as per HIPAA regulations.
Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic examinations.
Apply principles of infection control practices adopted by Clinica Sierra Vista.
Perform Venipuncture among other lab duties.
Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures, and patient response in the Electronic Health Records System (ERH), following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Able to perform other duties as assigned and directed.