Medical Assistant I - Temporary - Mobile Clinic - Shift - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
About The Position
POSITION: Medical Assistant I - Temporary - Mobile Clinic - Shift - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high-performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care. Extra-help, temporary employment has a limited term of up to nine (9) months. Health Benefits coverage may be offered. 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. Definition: Under direct supervision of either a licensed physician or podiatrist, OR a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife, under the physician’s or podiatrist’s written instruction, performs routine, basic medical assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients in an outpatient clinic setting. 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. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR CERTIFICATE VERIFYING THE 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
- Please attach a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certificate issued by Bakersfield College to your application. Use the following link for information about obtaining a Bilingual Certificate(s): Bilingual Certificate(s) information
- Some assignments may require: Basic Dysrhythmia certification.
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
- Health Benefits coverage may be offered.
- Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
