Medical Assistant - Med. Specialty Clinic - Full Time - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

7h • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Pediatrics Clinic. This role involves performing basic to advanced Medical Assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting, interacting with patients, their families, and the public. The position offers a competitive compensation package including premium pay, shift differentials, and potential retirement plan contributions. Kern Medical is a community cornerstone and an acute care teaching center providing a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services.

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.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Certified Medical Assistant, through the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
• 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

• 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

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