Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Bakersfield Float Pool (Full-Time, Days Shift)

Nwregionalheart; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Bakersfield seeks a Medical Assistant (Outpatient) for the Bakersfield Float Pool in a full‑time day shift. You will support licensed clinicians with routine clinical tasks, room setup, vital signs, venipuncture, and basic patient care in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires High School/GED; BLS certification is required; CMA/RMA is preferred; audiometry and vision testing training are preferred within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification for Health Care Providers required.
• CMA or RMA preferred.
• Audiometry/vision training preferred or certificate within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients; maintains recall system and continuity of care log.
• Obtains vital signs and reports findings to clinic physician.
• Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Audiometer

Vision testing equipment

Job description

Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Bakersfield Float Pool (Full-Time, Days Shift)

Bakersfield, CA, United States

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.

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses / Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire: Preferred

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. Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health requires that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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