Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations running smoothly for patients and clinical team.

You will prepare patient charts, assist in exams, administer medications per physician, manage phone communications, and coordinate with insurance providers for authorizations, contributing to efficient patient flow and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Completed a medical assistant training program.
• Two years of experience in an outpatient setting as clinical medical assistant.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA) certification.
• Medical Assistant Certification as CA MAC or NRCMA.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones in a timely and professional manner and relay messages to staff and physicians.
• Prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and help collect patient data for the medical record.
• Administer medications as directed by the physician and document vital signs accurately.
• Schedule tests and authorizations, coordinate with providers, insurance, and pharmacies for approvals.

Skills

Medical assistant training

Outpatient experience

CPR (AHA)

Education

Medical Assistant Certification: CA (MAC:CA) or NRCMA

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations running smoothly for patients and clinical team.

You will prepare patient charts, assist in exams, administer medications per physician, manage phone communications, and coordinate with insurance providers for authorizations, contributing to efficient patient flow and care delivery.