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Medical Assistant (Outpatient), AHPN Buena Vista Primary Care (Full-Time, Day Sh

Adventist Health, Bakersfield, CA, United States


Job Description
Central to all that California has to offer, 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 is only a few hours 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.

Job Requirements

High School Education or GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS, HS-BLS, or RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or, within six months of hire, a certificate from CHDP: Preferred

Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific Licenses and Certifications

AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

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 and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to the clinic physician.

Performs venipunctures as ordered.

Performs audiometry and vision testing.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents.

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