Medical Assistant I - Q Street Clinic - Full-time - Bilingual (English / Spanish) Preferred

Medical Assistant I - Q Street Clinic - Full-Time

Kern Medical Outpatient Health is a community health center dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare services to our community. Our mission is to serve individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay, and we are committed to fostering a healthier Kern County through comprehensive outpatient care and innovative health solutions.

The Q Street Medicine Specialty offers a wide range of services, including General Surgery, Neurology, Pain Management, Urology, and a Fresh Fracture Clinic. Our Specialty Surgery division encompasses Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery.

Kern Medical strives to recruit top-quality candidates, resulting in a high-performance workforce that consistently delivers exceptional 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.

The estimated pay for this position is $22.2600 to $27.3770. 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.

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 :

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.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred. 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.

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.