Certified Medical Assistant

North American Mental Health Services; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Mental Health Services is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support providers and keep clinical operations efficient. You will assist with direct patient care, documentation in the EHR, and basic injections under supervision.

The role requires a CMA certification, 1 year in an outpatient/mental health setting, and strong patient communication skills to serve diverse populations. Competitive scheduling and team collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: AA or equivalent from 2-year college or tech school; 6 months–1 year related experience or training.
• Licensure: Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) required; must be certified or willing to get certified within 90 days; BLS preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in outpatient or community mental health; experience with underserved populations preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in EHR and clinical documentation; basic knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, case managers, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of services.
• Maintain patient records and EHR documentation, including vitals and labs.
• Administer injections under provider supervision; process Rx requests and prior authorizations.
• Provide lab results and draft letters per provider instruction; manage sample closet and inventory.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with welfare checks and 51/50 calls.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent

6 months to 1 year related experience

Tools

EHR software

Insurance verification

Job description

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

Minimum 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.