5 Patient Care jobs in Bakersfield
Case Manager LVN ECM - Greenfield CHC
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As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.
Why work for us?
- Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
- Health coverage for you and your family
- Generous number of vacation days per year
- A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
- Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
- 403(B) plan with company matching
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Case Manager LVN ECM who:
Will co-manage and collaborate on patient cases with Care Coordinators (CCs) and Outreach Workers to ensure that patients receive high-quality care, understand their responsibilities as participants (Pediatric/Adult) and that appropriate orders are reviewed and completed in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Essential Functions:
- Perform patient care functions as prescribed by provider following established protocols, policies, and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
- Assess and monitor patients' conditions and notify provider for disposition.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order or standing orders, following established protocols.
- If, State certified, initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by provider, following established protocols.
- Maintain equipment and supplies. Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
- Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other personnel as needed.
- Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and policies.
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures, following established protocols. Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Documentation must be dated, legible and with the appropriate signature to all entries (first initial, last name and title). All pre-printed prompts are to be answered.
- On a temporary basis, may be required to work at any satellite facility.
- Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients ranging from 0-100+ years of age.
- Facilitate the practice of the assigned providers.
- Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, telephone calls, etc.
- Other duties as required. Please see attachment for full job description.
- Graduation from an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
- Current California Vocational Nurse license required.
- Current I.V. certification preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support card required.
- Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista's employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.
Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.
Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
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Patient Care Technician - Temporary - Various Departments - Shift
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Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.
Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differential Pay: P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 7.5% of base pay.
Position: Patient Care Technician - Temporary - Shift
Compensation: The estimated pay for this position is $21.00 to $25.8274. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.
Definition: Under direction, provides a variety of direct and indirect patient care in an in-patient setting.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Incumbents follow clearly established procedures to assist licensed, professional nursing and medical staff in an in-patient setting; including performing general clerical functions and caring for patient's personal needs, safety, and comfort.
Essential Functions:
- Assists with patient observation and care; checks and records vital signs and pain levels; collects specimens; measures and records intake and output of food and fluids; and records results.
- Passes and observes food trays; assists or feeds patients.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene and grooming.
- Answers call signals; makes beds; cleans and cares for equipment.
- Adheres to isolation precautions/practices, medical asepsis and infection control; observes oxygen precautions.
- Transports patients as needed for admission, discharge, and procedures; transports specimens to the lab.
- Performs general clerical duties; operates a variety of office equipment.
- Assists with admitting, transferring and discharging patients by inputting data into the Electronic Medical Record, schedules appointments and follows up on authorizations.
- Answers telephones and provides basic information to patients and/or other interested parties.
- Coordinates the delivery of equipment and/or other services for patients following discharge.
Other Functions: Performs other job related duties as required.
Employment Standards: Successful completion of a State of California Department of Health Services approved Nursing Assistant training program OR one (1) year of an education program leading to an Associate's Degree or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, OR two (2) years of experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute care facility or in a skilled nursing facility for psychiatric patients.
Additional Requirements:
- Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Provider certification within 60 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
- Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center.
- Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment.
- Some assignments may require: Basic Dysrhythmia certification.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements for this classification require incumbents to stand, bend, squat, kneel, push and pull intermittently throughout the majority of the work day. Incumbents must be able to frequently lift and carry, partially carry, or fully support a patient while transferring to and from a bed, wheelchair, or gurney, or while walking.
Knowledge of: Basic nursing care and techniques; medical terminology and metric measurement.
Ability to: Perform basic nursing care; read and record medical terminology and metric measurement, maintain medical records, follow oral and written instructions; and maintain effective relations with medical staff and the public; stand, bend, squat, kneel, push and pull throughout the majority of the work day; lift, carry, partially carry, or fully support patients while transferring to and from a bed, wheelchair, or gurney, or while walking.
Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers". In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
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Medical Assistant Med Office Rep
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As a Medical Assistant Med Office Rep at Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You'll take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts- ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career.
**Some of your daily activities will include:**
+ Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data
+ Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
+ Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment, and performing patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
+ Comfortable managing medical records- charts and EMR
+ Communicate and document any patient concerns to physicians, physician's assistants, or nurses
+ Work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills
To learn more and begin your journey click here ( Qualifications:
+ High school diploma (or equivalent) required
+ Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions) required
+ Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required
+ Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required
+ Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred
+ Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:
+ American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)
+ American Medical Technologists
+ American Medical Certification Association
+ California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
+ Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)
+ Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred
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**Overview**
Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve.
**Pay Range**
$24.00 - $32.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Physician Assistant Primary Care (Bakersfield)
Posted 1 day ago
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Description Bakersfield, CA seeks Physician Assistant for primary care. Must be CA licensed or have started the process. Office hours are M-F 8-5pm, all outpatient. Experience preferred. Great compensation package, full line of benefits including malpractice, PTO, CME, relocation assistance, family health insurance, dental, vision, LTD, STD, 401(k), and more. For inquiries, call Michael at or email
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#J-18808-LjbffrRegistered Dental Assistant - Comprehensive Care Center
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Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.
As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.
Why work for us?
- Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
- Health coverage for you and your family
- Generous number of vacation days per year
- A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
- Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
- 403(B) plan with company matching
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Registered Dental Assistant who:
Under the Direct supervision of a dentist, which means supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who must be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures. The duty must be performed pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist. Such procedures must be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist.
Essential Functions
- Dental Assistant will be proficient in four handed dentistry.
- Assist the dentist in all aspects of chairside assisting. These duties include but not limited to:
- Draping and seating the patient in dental chair. Placing proper tray set up and developing room preparation. Will confirm all treatment is recorded in the chart and all the necessary information of the patient visit is indicated on route slips.
- Operate Dental radiography equipment
- Apply topical agents
- Remove dressings
- Must be an active and enthusiastic team member.
- Will fill in as Dental Receptionist to answer telephone calls, route and assist incoming patients and any other tasks as designated.
- Follows Infection Control policies
- Follows sterilization protocols, and consistently demonstrates adherence to the sterilization process.
- Perform other work related duties as required. Please see attachment for full job description.
You'll be successful with the following qualifications
- Two years’ experience is preferred
- Must possess both California license for Registered Dental Assistant and sealant certificate.
- Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Willingness to participate in expanded duty program as such program becomes operational.
- Desire to work closely with patients and staff.
- Graduation from high school.
- Possession of State Radiological Certification
- Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.
Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Skilled Healthcare Professional - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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We offer the opportunity to work with a team that values improving patients' quality of life and functional abilities. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, your primary responsibility will be to implement treatment plans designed by an Occupational Therapist (OT).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide rehabilitation services to help patients regain mobility and functional independence.
- Accurately document treatment progress and patient responses.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Valid COTA certification and state licensure.
- Experience in a SNF setting preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Competitive pay and tailored benefits.
- Flexible contracts that support your work-life balance.
- Supportive team environment focused on your growth.
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.
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