Bilingual Behavioral Health Medical Assistant & Interpreter

Integrated Practice Management LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Practice Management LLC is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a behavioral health setting integrated with primary care. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and experienced with EMR/EHR systems.

You will maintain confidentiality, assist with screenings, prepare rooms, escort patients, and coordinate front-desk duties to ensure a welcoming, efficient

Qualifications

• Provide English-Spanish interpretation during visits, evaluations, and discussions.
• Accurately communicate information between clinicians and Spanish-speaking patients while maintaining confidentiality.
• Administer and document behavioral health screenings (PHQ-9, DA-7, etc.).
• Prepare examination rooms and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and patients in a behavioral health setting integrated with primary care.
• Escort patients, collect vital signs, and document patient history.
• Handle front-office duties: check-in, paperwork, and patient intake forms.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Integrated Practice Management LLC is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a behavioral health setting integrated with primary care. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and experienced with EMR/EHR systems.

You will maintain confidentiality, assist with screenings, prepare rooms, escort patients, and coordinate front-desk duties to ensure a welcoming, efficient