Medical Assistant - Valley Fever Institute - Full Time - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care.  Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

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.
• Shift Differential Pay: P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 7.5% of base pay.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Position: Medical Assistant - Full Time

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $23.3200 to $30.4948 per hour. 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.

Medical Assistant I:

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.

Medical Assistant II:

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.

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.

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.

Supplemental:

A background check may be required for this classification.

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. 

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

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