Outpatient Medical Assistant - Urinalysis & Patient Support

Roots Through Recovery; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots Through Recovery in Long Beach, CA seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinical operations, with emphasis on urinalysis testing, contingency management, patient support, and clinical administrative duties.

You will work under licensed clinicians, document accurately in the EMR, collect specimens, assist with patient flow, and coordinate appointments while maintaining patient confidentiality and following organizational protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification/registration, if required by standards.
• Experience in outpatient, behavioral health, or substance use treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs including BP, pulse, temperature, weight, and other measurements.
• Assist providers and licensed staff with patient visits and routine procedures.
• Prepare examination areas and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Support patient flow and coordinate care under the clinical team.
• Maintain EMR documentation and coordinate appointments and follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

MA certification/registration

Tools

EMR

Urinalysis equipment

Job description

Roots Through Recovery in Long Beach, CA seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinical operations, with emphasis on urinalysis testing, contingency management, patient support, and clinical administrative duties.

You will work under licensed clinicians, document accurately in the EMR, collect specimens, assist with patient flow, and coordinate appointments while maintaining patient confidentiality and following organizational protocols.