Medical Assistant: Behavioral Health & Detox Support

Talentify; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the treatment team. The MA will perform routine duties, take vital signs, document progress, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of employment. Bilingual abilities may be required in certain programs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
• CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification, maintain in good standing.
• Develop computer skills adequate to perform EMR/word processing duties; EMR enrollment within 15 days.
• High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Medical Assistant duties as part of the treatment team.
• Take and record vital signs and document routine information.
• Support with rounds and monitoring in withdrawal management programs.
• Monitor and document client medication self-administration and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Vital signs

Education

CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification

High school diploma or equivalency

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Talentify in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the treatment team. The MA will perform routine duties, take vital signs, document progress, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of employment. Bilingual abilities may be required in certain programs.