Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Bakersfield, California

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $20–$21.75/hour

Date Posted: 04-14-2026

Summary Of Program

Responsible for performing routine, specialized and complex Medical Assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients under the physician's written instruction, in an outpatient clinic setting under the general supervision of either a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam and treatment; takes and records vital signs and other necessary measurements; records chief complaint and allergies.
• Administers immunizations and medications; and performs office testing and treatments, as ordered by the provider; and collects, prepares, and transports specimens for laboratory testing.
• Applies and removes bandages and wound dressings; removes sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
• Assists provider with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries; and acts as chaperon, as needed.
• Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed.
• Applies orthopedic appliances.
• Performs ear lavage.
• Acts as liaison between provider and patient.
• Answers incoming telephone calls, documents all telephone encounters in the medical record.
• Prepares and processes necessary forms for referrals and eligibility.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.
• Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas.
• Submits requisitions for needed maintenance and repairs.
• Obtains and organizes patient medical records; including lab, x-ray, referral, and other needed reports.
• Performs urine pregnancy testing.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Recovery Requirements

• Provide the best customer care possible.
• Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
• Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry.
• Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
  
  

DO THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU?

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited medical assisting program
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess and maintain the following clean and clear certifications:

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Appointees not possessing the BLS card must
  
  

successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within sixty (60) days of appointment or employment.

• Incumbents must obtain and maintain a clean and clear certification, as a Certified Medical Assistant, through the American
  
  

Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants within

one (1) year of employment.

• Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioralhealth experience preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Must have knowledge and experience with all aspects of budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and
  
  

Federal/State cost guidelines for Medi-Cal.

• Must work accurately with numbers.
• Knowledge of accounting and excel computer programs.
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills, strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Advanced PC skills required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Will require off-site travel 20% (local and out of state) - meeting, county and/or client needs.
• Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/ or transportation.
• Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• Paid vacation days (starting at 12 days in the first year; increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave (accrued per pay period)
• 9 paid holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Health,dependent care, and transportation flexible spending accounts
• Basic and optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
  
  

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Pet insurance
• Perks @ Clarvida – discounts on student loan refinancing, travel, Verizon wireless, movies, hotels, concerts, and sporting events
  
  

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

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