Versatile Medical Assistant — Front & Back Office

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and yourFamily

Generous vacation days

Wellness plan and health club benefits

Continuing education assistance

403(B) plan with company matching

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Medical Assistant I to float between front and back office clinical operations in Bakersfield, CA. You will support patient check-in/out, scheduling, and assist with daily health center operations under the Director of Operations or designee.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion, a current BLS card, and a valid CA driver's license. Two years of outpatient clinic experience is preferred; salary ranges from $25.00 to $28.50 hourly with benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card required.
• California Driver’s license and valid auto insurance required.
• Associates degree in business-related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of medical office experience in outpatient clinic setting.
• Knowledge of billing codes, HIPAA and Medical Record regulations; strong customer service.
• Must meet CSV employee health/immunization requirements or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Float between front office and back office to fill staffing shortages.
• Follow standard work procedures and resolve patient issues at the health center.
• Monitor patient schedules to maximize access and minimize errors/delays.
• Oversee patient check-in/out processes, including collections and deposits.
• Ensure alignment with TJC, HRSA, PCMH, HEDIS, UDS, CHDP quality guidelines.

Skills

Front office

Back office

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

BLS knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Practice management system

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Medical Assistant I to float between front and back office clinical operations in Bakersfield, CA. You will support patient check-in/out, scheduling, and assist with daily health center operations under the Director of Operations or designee.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion, a current BLS card, and a valid CA driver's license. Two years of outpatient clinic experience is preferred; salary ranges from $25.00 to $28.50 hourly with benefits