Medical Assistant & Front Office Pro

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support daily patient care and the medical team. You will prepare charts, assist with exams or procedures, and relay physician instructions.

You will measure vital signs, maintain EMR records, and coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills. High school diploma or GED and a formal Medical Assistant program are required, with BLS certification on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required as per DHMF.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications.
• Measure vital signs and maintain accurate medical records (EMR).
• Coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.

Skills

CPR (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support daily patient care and the medical team. You will prepare charts, assist with exams or procedures, and relay physician instructions.

You will measure vital signs, maintain EMR records, and coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills. High school diploma or GED and a formal Medical Assistant program are required, with BLS certification on hire.