Urgent Care Medical Assistant

* Three 12-Hour rotational shifts *

Under the direction of the Urgent Care Supervisor, this position is responsible to patient care in the clinic or ambulatory care setting. Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the clinic operations running smoothly. Duties and responsibilities may range from but are not limited to taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. They act under the supervision of the RN and LVN, and report to the Urgent Care Supervisor. They must maintain adherence to policies, procedures and regulations of Bakersfield Family Medical Group (BFMG) and participate in an interdisciplinary and inter-facility approach to achieving the mission, philosophy, and goals of BFMG. The Urgent Care MA will interact with other departments, clinic personnel, and outside providers in a professional and friendly manner, to create and maintain a positive relationship with our internal and external customers.

• Appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of basic clinical skills within the scope of practice.
• Rooming-in patient in the examination room and reports to LVN, RN or provider patients that need immediate care.
• Obtain and document all pertinent patient information.
• Anticipate, assist and perform procedures ordered by the provider.
• Competence on procedures/services offered in BFMC Urgent Care:

- Ankle-Brachial Index

- Specimen collection - blood draw, urinalysis, culture swabs, etc.

- Wound care and dressing changes for uncomplicated wounds

- Ear lavage and eye irrigation

- Electrocardiogram

- Enema

- TB skin testing

- Visual acuity test

- Waived test kits and in-house laboratory tests

- Basic orthopedic splinting and application of Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

• Maintain patient safety, privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Compliance with infection control and proper waste management
• Reinforce and support patient education programs.
• Maintain patient flow and room availability.
• Stock and maintain examination rooms and nursing stations.
• Document in patient electronic medical record and ensure that all encounters have been completed properly.
• Maintain all equipment used for patient care and testing.
• Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
• Identify problems, provide solutions and evaluate results as needed.
• Must provide current proof of licensure and BLS certification.
• Monitor logs (quality control, temperature, autoclave, etc.).
• Ensure proper handling, administration and documentation of all medications as ordered by the provider.
• Ensure that the recent results of any tests are retrieved and ready for provider's review.
• Responsible for disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instruments using the autoclave machine and preparing packs for surgical procedures.
• Initiate/participate in Code White, Code Blue, Code Red and Code 7 situations as they arise within the guidelines of scope of practice.
• Be familiar with contents of Policy and Procedure book and MSDS.
• Other duties as assigned.

8.1 High school diploma/certificate required.

8.2 Knowledge of computers.

8.3 Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

8.4 Medical Assistant Certification.

8.5 Current BLS certification.

8.6 One (1) year experience in a physician's office or clinic preferred.

8.7 Current venipuncture certification.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be reasonably between $26.58 and $31.27. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.