What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Wellness Center Medical Assistant Bilingual position at Bakersfield City School District?
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a medical assistant training program of at least six (6) months in duration from an accredited medical assistant school in California; medical assistant certification from a California Medical Board Certifying agency preferred
- Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant, preferably in a pediatric health care setting
- Working knowledge of "Universal Precautions"; demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality
- Customer service skills, client focus abilities, and the ability to client needs
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community
- Valid first aid and CPR certification from recognized agency
- Valid driver’s license and personal car for use on district business
- Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) may be required, depending on assignment
- Must pass required tests
- Prepares patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment, including updated tests results, lab tests and correspondence; reviews Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to determine needed services
- Prepares examination and treatment rooms for use by physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers; cleans, stocks, and arranges supplies, equipment and instruments; cleans rooms between patients for patient comfort and in compliance with infection control protocols
- Interviews patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight; records information in patient's medical record; and reports findings to appropriate personnel according to standard requirements
- Reviews and communicates to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers appointment schedule to determine patient visit order and solicits special instructions or requests for the day; greets and escorts patient to examination or treatment room in a respectful, warm, and caring manner
- Keeps patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, or other medical providers, and other team members, informed of physician's or other medical provider's status and/or appointment delays
- Resume
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Completion and Proof of a medical assistant training program of at least six (6) months in duration from an accredited medical assistant school in California
- Spanish Literacy test will be offered upon selection. (Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of district Spanish Literacy Test)
JobID: 2925
Position Type:
Support Staff
Support Staff
Date Posted:
7/24/2025
7/24/2025
Date Available:
08/07/2025
08/07/2025
Closing Date:
08/06/2025
08/06/2025
SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTER MEDICAL ASSISTANT, BILINGUAL
(12 month position)
(12 month position)
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned
JOB GOAL: To assist in the optimal provision of health, mental health, vision and dental care for students of the District who receive services at the BCSD Wellness Centers by supporting the practitioners, families and other staff and providing necessary and supportive services to students, families, practitioners through the efficient and caring delivery of services
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
SALARY: $17.93 - $29.23 per hour
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District’s “Improvement of Professional Services” handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable
NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:
A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025.
REQUIRED TESTS:
Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
BCSD Nondiscrimination Statement
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at johnstone@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD’s Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.
Salary : $18 - $29
