Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $36 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Take and document patient vitals accurately and with compassion
• Assist clinicians with outpatient procedures in urogynecology and gynecologic oncology
• Serve as a chaperone during exams to ensure patient comfort and safety
• Initiate and follow through on medication prior authorization requests
• Prepare and send referrals and authorization requests to coordinate patient care
• Chart patient encounters and procedure details in Cerner reliably
• Educate patients on pre- and post-procedure instructions and answer questions
• Maintain unit supplies and ensure procedure rooms are ready and compliant

Qualifications

• Current CMA certification (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience (preferably in outpatient women’s health or related specialties)
• Comfort assisting with procedures and acting as a chaperone
• Experience with prior authorizations and sending referrals
• Familiarity with insurance processes in Kern County is strongly preferred
• Proficient with Cerner or similar EMR systems
• Strong communication skills and patient-centered bedside manner

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; CMA certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in obtaining and documenting vital signs
• Skilled in assisting clinicians during outpatient gynecologic and urogynecologic procedures
• Knowledge of medication prior authorization workflows
• Experience preparing and sending referrals to specialists
• Working knowledge of Kern County insurance practices and payer rules
• Charting and documentation best practices in Cerner
• Ability to maintain patient privacy, safety, and comfort during exams

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your contributions matter every day
• Consistent weekday schedule — predictability for your life outside of work
• Hands-on experience in specialty women's health and oncology care
• Opportunities for skills growth with procedure assistance and EMR training
• Paid orientation and structured onboarding so you start confident
• Access to BLS/CMA-friendly professional development resources
• A culture that values patient-centered care and teamwork
• Referral and internal mobility opportunities within the health system

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