Medical Assistant (Outpatient), AHPN Bakersfield (Full-Time, Day Shift)
About the role
Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job summary
Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.
Education and work experience
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire: Preferred
- Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required (facility specific)
Essential functions
- Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients
- Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers
- Obtains vital signs
- Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician
- Performs venipunctures as ordered
- Performs audiometry and vision testing
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned