Behavioral Health Care Coordinator & Medical Assistant

Talentify; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital coverage

401(k) contributions

Roth 401(k) contributions

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Medical Assistant IBH Care Coordinator in Citrus Heights, CA to support Behavioral Health providers. You will perform vital signs, case management tasks, and patient education while coordinating referrals to community resources.

The role is contract-to-hire and fully onsite. The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certificate, CPR, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication; Spanish is preferred to serve diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Assistant training certificate of completion.
• Current CPR or CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience and/or education in human services-related fields such as social work, psychology, counseling, alcohol and drug treatment, or chemical dependency.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; other languages are a plus.
• Commitment to HIPAA compliance and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct warm hand-offs between patients and referring primary care providers during clinic hours to connect patients with Behavioral Health services.
• Assist patients in navigating the mental health system and accessing county agencies, community programs, and support resources.
• Monitor and implement Patient-Centered Health Home (PCHH) goals and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) goals.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties: prepare exam rooms, room patients, record histories, take vital signs, immunizations, and medication-related assistance.
• Document all patient interactions in the EHR according to policies and standards.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, quality initiatives, and travel as needed to support operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Medical Assistant IBH Care Coordinator in Citrus Heights, CA to support Behavioral Health providers. You will perform vital signs, case management tasks, and patient education while coordinating referrals to community resources.

The role is contract-to-hire and fully onsite. The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certificate, CPR, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication; Spanish is preferred to serve diverse populations.