Medical Assistant I - Medicine Clinic - Temporary - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

3d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differentials vary per classification. Position : Medical Assistant - Temporary Compensation: The estimated pay for this position is $21.0000 to $25.8274. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. Distinguishing Characteristics: The Medical Assistant I is the entry level of the Medical Assistant flexible classification series. Incumbents in this class perform basic Medical Assistant duties, in an out-patient clinic setting, which requires interaction with patients, patients’ families, and members of the public. Promotion to Medical Assistant II is considered on a merit basis, subject to recommendation of the department head and approval by the Director of Personnel.

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
Some assignments may require: Basic Dysrhythmia certification
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
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR CERTIFICATE VERIFYING THE COMPLETION OF AN ACCREDITED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

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