Kern Medical
Medical Assistant I - Temporary - Full-time hours - Q Street Medicine Specialty
Kern Medical, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93301
Medical Assistant I - Temporary - Full-time Hours - Q Street Medicine Specialty 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. Temporary/extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differentials vary per classification. 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. The estimated pay for this position is $21.000 to $25.8274 per hour. 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. The Extra Help 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. Essential Functions include: escorting patients to exam rooms; preparing for exam and treatment; taking and recording vital signs and other necessary measurements; recording chief complaint and allergies; administering immunizations and medications; performing office testing and treatments, as ordered by the provider; and collecting, preparing, and transporting specimens for laboratory testing; applying and removing bandages and wound dressings; removing sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations; assisting provider with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries; acting as chaperon, as needed; using universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed; applying orthopedic appliances; performing ear lavage; acting as liaison between provider and patient; answering incoming telephone calls, documenting all telephone encounters in the medical record; preparing and processing necessary forms for referrals and eligibility; cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; ordering supplies and stocking patient care areas; submitting requisitions for needed maintenance and repairs; obtaining and organizing patient medical records; including lab, x-ray, referral, and other needed reports; performing urine pregnancy testing; and performing other duties as assigned. Employment Standards: 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. Additional Requirements: 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. Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Please attach a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certificate issued by Bakersfield College to your application if you wish to be considered for bilingual employment. Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency. A background check will be conducted for this classification.
Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care. Temporary/extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differentials vary per classification. 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. The estimated pay for this position is $21.000 to $25.8274 per hour. 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. The Extra Help 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. Essential Functions include: escorting patients to exam rooms; preparing for exam and treatment; taking and recording vital signs and other necessary measurements; recording chief complaint and allergies; administering immunizations and medications; performing office testing and treatments, as ordered by the provider; and collecting, preparing, and transporting specimens for laboratory testing; applying and removing bandages and wound dressings; removing sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations; assisting provider with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries; acting as chaperon, as needed; using universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed; applying orthopedic appliances; performing ear lavage; acting as liaison between provider and patient; answering incoming telephone calls, documenting all telephone encounters in the medical record; preparing and processing necessary forms for referrals and eligibility; cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; ordering supplies and stocking patient care areas; submitting requisitions for needed maintenance and repairs; obtaining and organizing patient medical records; including lab, x-ray, referral, and other needed reports; performing urine pregnancy testing; and performing other duties as assigned. Employment Standards: 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. Additional Requirements: 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. Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Please attach a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certificate issued by Bakersfield College to your application if you wish to be considered for bilingual employment. Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency. A background check will be conducted for this classification.