Integrated Care Medical Assistant: MAT, OB & Prevention

Behavioral Health Services California; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations in a federally qualified health center setting. You will Room patients, obtain vitals, and assist providers during examinations, procedures, and MAT-related activities, while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation in the EHR.

The role emphasizes preventive care, care coordination, and collaboration across behavioral health, women's health, and primary care teams, with a focus on population health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and infection control.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform front and back office duties.
• Valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving a BHS vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Perform clinical and administrative duties per California Board of Medicine codes.
• Conduct preventive care screenings and identify care gaps using EHR alerts.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection and manage infection control procedures.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Infection control

EHR proficiency

Patient intake

Front/back office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Behavioral Health Services California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations in a federally qualified health center setting. You will Room patients, obtain vitals, and assist providers during examinations, procedures, and MAT-related activities, while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation in the EHR.

The role emphasizes preventive care, care coordination, and collaboration across behavioral health, women's health, and primary care teams, with a focus on population health