Certified Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Native American Mental Health Services Corporation; Redding (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 in a fast-paced behavioral health clinic in Redding, CA. The CMA will perform direct patient care, EHR documentation, and a range of administrative and clinical duties to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires CMA/RMA certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days) and at least 1 year of outpatient mental health experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA/RMA certification required or willing to obtain within 90 days.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient/mental health experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist providers with clinical tasks.
• Enter all care interactions into the EHR and maintain accurate medical records.
• Administer injections under provider supervision per universal precautions.
• Handle appointment scheduling, telehealth visits, and patient check-in/out.
• Process Rx requests, prior authorizations, and lab results as requested.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception and clinical area with professional conduct.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Bilingual Spanish/English

Medical terminology

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

AA degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Redding , CA 96001, Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Position Summary

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
• Greet patients, visitors, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Check in/out, schedule, reschedule, cancel and confirm patient appointments in accordance with clinic protocols. Proactively monitoring the following week’s schedule. Adjusting patients as needed to assure maximum scheduling efficiency
• Answer incoming calls, route messages appropriately, and respond to inquiries regarding appointments, services, and policies
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as scanning documents, data entry, and maintaining office supplies. Scan all documents, upload and label in patient charts in Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Check EMR to verify patient information is updated as needed.
• Room patients as needed; via Zoom / telehealth / virtual conference as needed.
• Address patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, escalating issues to the appropriate department when necessary. Document conversations and events with patients regarding issues, needs, or concerns.
• Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and stocked with necessary materials.

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.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English 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.