Medical Assistant – Clinic Support (Temporary)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Medical Assistant for a temporary position at Bakersfield College’s Panorama Campus. The role provides clinical support under supervision, including specimen collection, patient intake, and record keeping.

Training and confidentiality are emphasized, with duties spanning immunizations and basic in-house testing. The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least one year in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic activities to support providers, patients, records and business operations.
• Assist patients with forms and information on government programs (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, WIC).
• Perform basic patient intakes, record vital signs, collect specimens and arrange lab pickups.
• Maintain legible, accurate medical records with MA initials.
• Set up examination rooms, ensure cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Assist with immunizations, tuberculin tests, urine/blood tests under supervision.
• Provide courteous service to students, staff and vendors.

Skills

Medical assistant procedures

CPR

Patient care

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Kern Community College District is seeking a Medical Assistant for a temporary position at Bakersfield College’s Panorama Campus. The role provides clinical support under supervision, including specimen collection, patient intake, and record keeping.

Training and confidentiality are emphasized, with duties spanning immunizations and basic in-house testing. The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least one year in healthcare.