MEDICAL ASSISTANT
State of California - Bakersfield, CA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, CF, or Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to primary care providers in a variety of clinical settings. The MA, under the clinical direction of a provider or the valid authorization by a provider's order, is responsible for performing patient oriented procedures, providing support to the Primary Care Team (PCT) for daily clinic operations, communicating effectively with patients and members of the PCT and other health care team members, and performing administrative duties. The MA is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to primary care providers in various clinical settings.
- Perform patient-oriented procedures under clinical direction.
- Support daily clinic operations for the Primary Care Team.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
- Perform administrative duties related to patient care.
- Address ongoing needs of patients in collaboration with healthcare providers.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant.
- Active certification status prior to appointment.
Nice-to-haves
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace.
