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Medical Assistant I

3 months ago

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Job Details

Description

Position : Medical Assistant I - Full-time - Medicine Clinic - Shift

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

 Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:

New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan. A Comprehensive Benefits Package : includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $18.1146 to $22.2786. 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.

Job Description

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.

  Distinguishing Characteristics:

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 Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

Escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares 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; Performs other duties as assigned.

  Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and successful 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.

 APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR CERTIFICATE VERIFYING THE COMPLETION OF AN ACCREDITED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM.

SUPPLEMENTAL:

Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical; Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment; A background check may be required for this classification.

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. Use the following link for information about obtaining a Bilingual Certificate(s):

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.