Certified Medical Assistant

Native American Mental Health Services Corporation; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Mental Health Services is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support clinicians at our Monterey, CA site. You will perform patient check-ins, vitals, injections under supervision, and documentation in the EHR, while maintaining a welcoming clinical environment.

The role requires CMA certification and willingness to obtain it within 90 days. Strong interpersonal skills and HIPAA compliance are essential for daily contact with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA, RMA, or equivalent certification required; willing to certify within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and clinical tasks.
• Record vitals and clinical data into EHR; maintain records.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Customer service orientation

Medical terminology

Education

GED

AA degree preferred

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Monterey , CA 93940

Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role in supporting providers and ensuring the efficient operation of clinical services at North American Mental Health Services. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting with administrative and clinical tasks, and maintaining a welcoming and professional environment for patients and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and communication with psychiatrists, case managers, pharmaceutical reps, clinical personnel and other behavioral health professionals to ensure continuity of services. Assist prescribing providers at their request
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical, and professional guidelines in all client interactions and documentation.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures related to client care, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Patient check-in, vitals, height, weight, blood pressure, oxygen level, chief complaints, drug and food allergies, medication reconciliation and immediately record into the encounter – appropriately update the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Maintain medical records / EHR, document all care-related conversations with a patient or provider regarding patient
• Give injections under the direct supervision of a provider, using the current standard for Universal Precautions
• Call/Fax Rx requests including but not limited to refill requests, final Rx’s for suspended patients, upon request, and mailing prescriptions as needed
• Process TAR’s and prior authorization request
• Provide lab results at providers’ request
• Write letters per provider’s instruction; efficiently generate necessary letters (ESA/Unemployment/jury/etc.)
• Maintain sample closet, keep sample logs updated and disperse samples at provider’s request
• Perform the following tests/screens: urine tox screens and genetic testing as requested by providers. Collection of urine/oral toxicology samples; sendoff same day.
• Assist with welfare check and 51/50 calls.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred - Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure: Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) required.

MUST be certified or willing to get certified within your first 90 days of employment.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of [1] year of experience in an outpatient, community mental health, or similar clinical setting.
• Experience working with underserved populations, including Medi-Cal recipients, at-risk individuals, and those with severe mental illness is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of insurance verification and medical terminology preferred.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of conduct.

The full hourly range for this position is $19.00–$30.00 per hour.

Current hiring range: $19.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.