Kern Medical
Location
Bakersfield, California
This entry-level Medical Assistant I performs routine, basic medical assistant tasks in an outpatient clinic, including preparing patients, recording vital signs, administering treatments, and assisting providers with exams and procedures. Responsibilities also involve specimen handling, applying dressings, managing patient communication, processing forms, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and rooms.
Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and have successfully completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, with transcripts or certificates required for upload. A current, clean American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card is mandatory, with a 60-day window to qualify for RQI Responder certification if not held at hire.
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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Applicants must upload 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.
Basic Dysrhythmia certification.
A variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care; medical terminology and metric measurement.
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.
A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
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.
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