Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Womens Health Clinic, Full-Time, Days
Adventist Health4 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant position at Adventist Health's Women's Health Clinic involves providing essential technical support services under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. This full-time role is focused on patient care, including setting up exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and performing various tests, while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 and reports significant findings to the clinic physician.
- Performs venipunctures as ordered.
- Conducts audiometry and vision testing.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification (Required)
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Education/GED or equivalent (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience (Preferred)
- Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or certificate from CHDP within six months of hire (Preferred)
- Phlebotomy certificate (Preferred)
Required Skills
Exam room setup
Audiometry testing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient recall system management
Patient care
Vision testing
Vital signs measurement
Venipuncture
Phlebotomy