Medical Assistant I

4 weeks ago


Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Medical Full time

Job Summary:

Kern Medical is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join our team in the Cardiac Diagnostic Lab. As a Medical Assistant I, you will provide high-quality patient care and support to our medical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for exams and treatments
  • Take and record vital signs and other necessary measurements
  • Administer immunizations and medications, and perform office testing and treatments as ordered by the provider
  • Collect, prepare, and transport specimens for laboratory testing
  • Apply and remove bandages and wound dressings, and remove sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations
  • Assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries, and act as a chaperone as needed
  • Use universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed
  • Apply orthopedic appliances, perform ear lavage, and act as a liaison between providers and patients
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, document all telephone encounters in the medical record, and prepare and process necessary forms for referrals and eligibility
  • Clean and disinfect equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas, and order supplies and stock patient care areas
  • Submit requisitions for needed maintenance and repairs, and obtain and organize patient medical records, including lab, x-ray, referral, and other needed reports
  • Perform urine pregnancy testing, and perform other duties as assigned

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
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Some assignments may require Basic Dysrhythmia certification

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • 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

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