Clinica Sierra Vista·Bakersfield, California
Perform routine patient care, technical, and supportive functions within a medical clinic following established clinical protocols. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing venipuncture, and documenting patient information in the Electronic Health Records system.
Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation!
We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields.
We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages.
We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know.
If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.
As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”
The MA I will perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a medical clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I will function within the scope of practice as described by the State of California Board.
Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed heath care providers following established clinical protocols, policies, and procedures within their scope of education, training, and responsibilities.
Facilitate the practice of their assigned provider(s) by performing routine clerical functions as assigned.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order.
Verify patient identity using two forms of identification. (i.e., Name and Date of Birth) as per HIPAA regulations.
Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic examinations.
Apply principles of infection control practices adopted by Clinica Sierra Vista.
Perform Venipuncture among other lab duties.
Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures, and patient response in the Electronic Health Records System (ERH), following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Able to perform other duties as assigned and directed. Please see attachment for full job description.
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Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) card are required. Candidates must possess a California Driver's license and adhere to employee health and immunization requirements.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
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