Clinical Medical Assistant - Integrated Care & MAT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC. seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations across primary care, behavioral health, obstetrics, and MAT services.

You will room patients, collect vitals, perform screenings, and assist providers during procedures in a federally qualified health center environment. You will administer injections, conduct point-of-care tests, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and infection control standards.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Perform preventive care screenings and identify care gaps using EHR tools.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care testing (glucose, urine dip, pregnancy tests).
• Conduct EKGs, phlebotomy and specimen collection when applicable.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments per infection control protocols.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and ensure confidentiality.
• Support MAT/SUD intake, screening, and treatment coordination.
• Assist obstetric care and women’s health procedures within scope.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in committees.

Skills

Professional judgment

Clinical skills

EHR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Front and back office duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC. seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations across primary care, behavioral health, obstetrics, and MAT services.

You will room patients, collect vitals, perform screenings, and assist providers during procedures in a federally qualified health center environment. You will administer injections, conduct point-of-care tests, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.