Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Clinic - Temporary
Kern Medical
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card
- Must obtain RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment if not already certified
- Maintain RQI Responder certification and competency
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certificate issued by Bakersfield College preferred
- Basic Dysrhythmia certification may be required for some assignments
- Valid California Driver's License if driving required
- Background check may be required
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Temporary up to 9 months
Company overview
Kern Medical is a leading Central Valley healthcare organization that has been serving Kern County, California since 1867. As a 222-bed acute care teaching hospital and comprehensive healthcare system, it operates as a public hospital authority providing essential medical services to the community. Kern Medical serves as the region's only Level II Trauma Center and academic teaching institution, offering specialized tertiary referral services unavailable elsewhere in the area. The organization maintains affiliations with UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and trains over 200 residents, fellows, and medical students annually across multiple specialties including internal medicine, surgery, family practice, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry. With more than 1,700 employees, Kern Medical delivers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services through its hospital and multiple clinic locations, including primary care, specialty clinics, high-risk pregnancy services, inpatient psychiatric care, and advanced surgical procedures utilizing robotic and minimally invasive technologies. As a safety net hospital, Kern Medical remains committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all community members regardless of their circumstances.