Medical Assistant I/II

Position: Medical Assistant I/II - Family Practice Clinic - Full-time - 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.

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $ to $28.3630. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). 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. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees' Retirement Plan.

Definition:

Under general 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, specialized and complex medical assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Medical Assistant II is the journey level in the Medical Assistant flexible classification series. Incumbents perform the full range of Medical Assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting. The Medical Assistant II is distinguished from the Medical Assistant I by performance of the more responsible, complex duties.

Essential Functions:

• 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;

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

Medical Assistant I

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

OR

Medical Assistant II

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Must possess and maintain the following clean and clear certifications:

• 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.

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.

Preferred

• Medical Asst - CCBMA
• Medical Asst - AMT
• Medical Asst - AAMA

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer

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