Medical Assistant - 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

Medical Assistant - Temporary

Kern Community College District

Salary: $24.36 Hourly39.5

Job Type: Temporary -- Classified Short Term

Job Number: FY26-2700152

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Student Health & Wellness Center

Basic Function

Under general supervision, provides clinical support services underthe guidance of clinical protocols developed in conjunction with asupervising medical provider (physician or mid-level); performsoffice support duties to ensure efficient operation of theDistrict's Student Health Services Center.

Receive general supervision from the Director, Student HealthServices or assigned supervisor. Exercises no supervision ofstaff.

Representative Duties

Coordinate clinic office activities to facilitate provider,patient, records, and business activity. Receive walk-in guests andtelephone inquiries from staff and students. Explain Health andWellness Center services, procedures, and payment policies. Providestudents with reference materials, internal and external resources,and program information including government funded basic needsprograms such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, WIC, and others.

Assist patients with the completion of accident reports, insuranceforms, and other documents as needed.

Perform preliminary medical "work ups" such as basic patientinformation and record vital signs and other observations. Collectspecimens and arrange for pick-up by laboratories, receive testresults, places information into the medical record, and withhealth care providers.

Assure that medical record entries are legible and accurate;includes the date and time of entry and adds "MA" to his/hersignature as required by law.

Under the supervision of a nurse practitioner or doctor, set upexamination rooms and equipment before and after use. Ensure thatsurfaces, equipment, fixtures, and supplies are properly cleaned,stored, and organized for efficient access by providers. Performsupervised clinical activities authorized under their scope ofpractice.

Assist with office and medical supplies inventory, maintenance, andordering supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals whenneeded.

Under the supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, PhysicianAssistant or Registered Nurse, administer immunizations, performtuberculin skin tests, urinalysis, blood glucose and lipidprofiles, urine pregnancy tests, and other in-house laboratorytests; does not interpret test results.

Perform other support duties, including obtaining laboratoryspecimens such as blood, urine, etc. as specified by a medicalorder, removing sutures, and performing ear lavages. Abide by allconfidentiality practices required by department, state, andfederal policies, laws, rules, and regulations.

Attend a variety of meetings and training sessions asrequired.

Provide quality customer service when interacting with the public,vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals fromminoritized groups.

Support and abides by federal, state, local policies, and BoardPolicies and Administrative Procedures.

Participate in committees, task forces, and special assignments,including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committeesand mandated trainings as required.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations related to assigned areas asrequired.

Learn and apply emerging technologies, to perform duties in anefficient, organized, and timely manner.

Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Documented completion of accredited Medical Assistant program. Aminimum of one year of work experience in the health careindustry.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF: Current state and federal standards of practice that apply to theprovision of health care as those included in the Medical Board ofCalifornia, Business and Professions Code sections 2069-2071 and2725.3, Title 16, CCR, sections 1366-1366.4, HIPAA, and UniversalPrecautions. Practices and procedures involved in the establishmentand implementation of treatment and therapeutic plans for commonillnesses and injuries. Health issues common to the communitycollege population. Basic first aid, CPR, and screening techniques.Purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety ofequipment and supplies used in medical assistance operations.Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area ofresponsibility. Modern office practices, methods, and computerequipment and applications related to assigned work. Basicprinciples of record keeping and file maintenance. English usage,spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

ABILITY TO: Operate medical equipment. Administer provider prescribedmedication and treatment. Understand, interpret, and respond withcourtesy and sensitivity to the needs of patients from culturallyand linguistically diverse backgrounds. Interpret, apply, explain,and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies,procedures, laws, and regulations. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment andsoftware programs. Organize work, set priorities, and meet criticaltime deadlines. Use English effectively to communicate in person,over the telephone, and in writing. Understand scope of authorityin making independent decisions. Review situations accurately anddetermine appropriate course of action using judgment for established policies and procedures. Establish, maintain, andfoster positive and effective working relationships with thosecontacted in the course of work.

References

Professional reference information will be confirmed and requiredupon invite to second level interview, if applicable.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions inCalifornia Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimumqualifications as provided by the California Community CollegesChancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges handbook. Ifyou do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still beeligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalenceprocess. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for moreinformation.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges oruniversities outside of the United States must have theircoursework evaluated by a professional association that is a memberof the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI).A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your onlineapplication.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate inthe selection process should contact Human Resources to make thenecessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medicalcondition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, genderidentity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person,military and veteran status, or the perception that a person hasone or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates KernCommunity College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides thedevelopment, implementation, and monitoring of the District'sefforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplacediversity.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship forauthorization to work in the United States. Work authorizationshould be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S.Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify theidentity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Important Privacy Notice

Applicants areresponsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personalinformation from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Pleaseremove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and ApplicantPhotos.

Required Application Materials

• Completed Online Application
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of Driver's License

Equal Employment Opportunity

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity,sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community collegestudents, shall be considered a core system competency and jobrequirement. (5 CCR § 53022)