Medical Assistant

Salary : $49,477.56 - $69,910.56 Annually
Location : Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FY25-2600165
College: Bakersfield College
Department: Student Health & Wellness Center
Opening Date: 03/11/2026
Salary Range/Class: 39.5
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Assured Consideration Date: 03/25/2026
Internal Posting Information: None


Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function


Under general supervision, provides clinical support services under the guidance of clinical protocols developed in conjunction with a supervising medical provider (physician or mid-level); performs office support duties to ensure efficient operation of the District's Student Health Services Center.
Receive general supervision from the Director, Student Health Services or assigned supervisor. Exercises no supervision of staff.

Representative Duties


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

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

Perform preliminary medical "work ups" such as basic patient information and record vital signs and other observations. Collect specimens and arrange for pick-up by laboratories, receive test results, places information into the medical record, and with health care providers.

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

Under the supervision of a nurse practitioner or doctor, set up examination rooms and equipment before and after use. Ensure that surfaces, equipment, fixtures, and supplies are properly cleaned, stored, and organized for efficient access by providers. Perform supervised clinical activities authorized under their scope of practice.

Assist with office and medical supplies inventory, maintenance, and ordering supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals when needed.


Under the supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse, administer immunizations, perform tuberculin skin tests, urinalysis, blood glucose and lipid profiles, urine pregnancy tests, and other in-house laboratory tests; does not interpret test results.

Perform other support duties, including obtaining laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, etc. as specified by a medical order, removing sutures, and performing ear lavages.

Abide by all confidentiality practices required by department, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations.

Attend a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.

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

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

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

Prepare and deliver oral presentations related to assigned areas as required.

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

Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Documented completion of accredited Medical Assistant program. A minimum of one year of work experience in the health care industry.

Knowledge & Abilities


KNOWLEDGE OF
Current state and federal standards of practice that apply to the provision of health care as those included in the Medical Board of California, Business and Professions Code sections 2069-2071 and 2725.3, Title 16, CCR, sections 1366-1366.4, HIPAA, and Universal Precautions.

Practices and procedures involved in the establishment and implementation of treatment and therapeutic plans for common illnesses and injuries.

Health issues common to the community college population.

Basic first aid, CPR, and screening techniques.

Purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of equipment and supplies used in medical assistance operations.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to assigned work.

Basic principles of record keeping and file maintenance.

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
ABILITY TO
Operate medical equipment.

Administer provider prescribed medication and treatment.

Understand, interpret, and respond with courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of patients from culturally and 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 and software programs.

Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.

Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.
Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our for more information.
International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of 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 online application.
Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our )
Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

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Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should 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 the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit
Helpful Links
Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125
• Additional products and services through American Fidelity
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

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