Clinical Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health & Detox Team

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine MA duties as part of the treatment team for clients in care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, monitoring medications, and assisting with withdrawal management within residential settings.

You will document client progress, support health and hygiene needs, and participate in care planning while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification required or plan to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and assist with toxicology testing.
• Monitor and document medication self-administration and withdrawal symptoms.
• Identify and report changes in client condition or behavior.
• Provide clerical support and maintain charts in order.
• Support with screening, orientation, admission, transfer and discharge of clients.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and safety standards.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Communication

Crisis intervention

CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine MA duties as part of the treatment team for clients in care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, monitoring medications, and assisting with withdrawal management within residential settings.

You will document client progress, support health and hygiene needs, and participate in care planning while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards across the facility.