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Akido Labs · 2 months ago

Field Medical Assistant - Kern County

positionBakersfield, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Akido Labs is a fast-growing, impact-focused company that aims to rebuild the healthcare experience. They are hiring Field Medical Assistants to engage with community members, perform clinical tasks, and assist in guiding patients into ongoing care with Akido.

Health CareInformation Technology
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Proactively greet and engage walk-ins/foot traffic; explain Akido services and encourage participation
Conduct trauma-informed screening, consent, and warm hand-offs to providers and case managers
Perform accurate vitals and initial intake; collect histories with AI guidance via Scope AI
Perform venipuncture and specimen handling per protocol; prepare samples for transport
Perform basic POC tests and administer vaccines/meds when ordered by a provider (within MA scope)
Prepare and assist during clinician exams in mobile or on-site settings
Use Scope AI to guide interviews and structure notes; document in the EHR and case management tools with accuracy and speed
Support scheduling, referrals, benefits navigation hand-offs, and follow-up tasks
Participate in daily huddles; flag safety/quality issues; help improve site workflows with partners
Maintain mobile kits and supplies; ensure infection control practices across diverse settings
Duties may evolve with program needs; other job-related tasks as assigned

Qualification

Medical Assistant certificateBLS certificationPhlebotomy certificationTech fluencyCompassion & professionalismBilingual preferredCommunication skills

Required

Medical Assistant certificate and current BLS
1+ year MA experience
Phlebotomy certification
Proven ability to take accurate vitals and perform MA-scope clinical tasks
Tech fluency: Comfortable using new apps; ready to adopt Scope AI and EHR & Case Management tools daily
Driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel across assigned partner sites
Strong communication skills; extroverted and comfortable approaching the public
Compassion & professionalism working with people experiencing homelessness and/or SUD
Punctual, collaborative, flexible team player with strong follow-through

Preferred

Bilingual preferred

Benefits

Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
Paid sick time
Accrued paid time off (PTO)

Company

Akido Labs

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Akido is a care delivery platform based in Los Angeles with the mission to ensure our most vulnerable communities thrive.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.akidolabs.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$81.62M
Key Investors
Oak HC/FT
2025-05-15Series B· $60M
2020-12-16Series A· $11.2M
2020-12-16Corporate Round· $6.2M

Leadership Team

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Prashant Samant
CEO & Co-Founder
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Andrew Poksay
Head of Special Projects
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