About The Role

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
Performs audiometry and vision testing.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This role will support clinic operations by coordinating appointments, processing medication refill requests, and managing verification inquiries in a non-patient-facing environment.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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