MEDICAL ASSISTANT II - EXAM 7158



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MEDICAL ASSISTANT II - EXAM 7158
Employer

Kern County

Salary

$2,495.50 - $3,046.51 Monthly

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

7158

Department

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES

Opening Date

02/12/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Under general supervision of either a licensed physician or podiatrist, OR a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife, under the physician's or podiatrist's written instruction, performs routine, specialized and complex medical assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Medical Assistant II is the journey level in the Medical Assistant flexible classification series.  Incumbents perform the full range of Medical Assistant duties in an outpatient clinical setting.  The Medical Assistant II is distinguished from the Medical Assistant I by performance of the more responsible, complex assistant duties.

Essential Functions

  • 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.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
  • May serve as lead, to include training and mentoring of staff.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and graduation from an accredited medical assisting program AND three (3) years of medical assisting experience in a medical office setting to include medical office procedures and treatments.

Must possess and maintain the following clean and clear certifications:

  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
  • Certified Medical Assistant, through the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants.
Some assignments may require:  Basic Dysrhythmia certification.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
  • Transcripts/degree/certificate verifying graduation from an accredited medical assisting program
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card
  • Certification as a Medical Assistant from one of the following:
    • American Association of Medical Assistants
    • American Medical Technologists
    • California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants

Supplemental

A background check may be conducted for this classification.
 

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services).  As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointments will be made at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical drug screening tests at county expense.

Admittance to each phase of the examination will require a government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Personnel Department prior to the test date.
 
APPRAISAL (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam, and rating of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

THE COUNTY OF KERN IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
JS3421

01
I have graduated from an accredited medical assisting program. **If yes, please attach transcripts or diploma verifying graduation, to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
02
I have three (3) years medical assisting experience in a medical setting which includes medical office procedures and treatments. **If yes, please ensure qualifying experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of this application.
  • Yes
  • No
03
I possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. ***If yes, please attach a copy of the BLS card to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
04
I am a certified Medical Assistant. ***If yes, please indicate which association you have tested with to obtain your Certified Medical Assistant.
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • American Medical Technologists
  • California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants

* Required Question

Employer
Kern County
Address
1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone
6618683480

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