Health Center Medical Assistant

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Alondra Park, CA

5d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed provider and direction of the Clinic Manager, the Health Center Medical Assistant supports efficient clinic operations and the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered, integrated care. Services include primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, obstetrics, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The role contributes to preventive care, care coordination, and population health management to improve patient outcomes in a federally qualified health center setting aligned with HRSA requirements. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties within the scope of California Business and Professions Code Sections 2069–2071. The position supports patient visits, preventive health services, care-gap closure, quality measures, patient outreach, and integrated-care workflows. It also assists with MAT and substance-use-disorder services, obstetric and women’s health care, and behavioral health screenings, while maintaining accurate records, confidentiality, infection control, and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and infection-control standards.
Ability to perform both front-office and back-office duties, including patient intake, vital signs, and documentation.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills and ability to support integrated-care workflows.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision-making and adhere to professional standards.
Ability to document patient information accurately and promptly in an electronic health record.
Ability to adhere to infection-control, safety, and clinical protocols.
Valid California driver’s license and liability insurance are required if driving a personal or company vehicle on BHS business.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
Perform clinical and administrative duties in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Sections 2069–2071.
Perform preventive care screenings, including depression, tobacco use, and BMI screenings.
Identify and address care gaps using EHR tools and health maintenance alerts.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as ordered, including specialty injections such as MAT, psychiatry, and contraception medications.
Perform point-of-care testing, including glucose, urine dip, and pregnancy tests.
Conduct EKGs, phlebotomy if applicable, and specimen collection.
Operate and maintain autoclave equipment; sterilize instruments and supplies according to infection-control protocols and document and monitor the process.
Document patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Support preventive health measures, including immunizations, cancer screenings, and annual wellness visits.
Review patient charts before visits to identify preventive services that are due or overdue.
Assist in closing care gaps related to chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Support quality measures aligned with UDS, HEDIS, and organizational quality-improvement goals.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Conduct patient outreach and support population health initiatives.
Support MAT and substance-use-disorder services through intake, screening, pharmacy coordination, treatment-plan and follow-up support, and outreach to reinforce treatment adherence and appointment compliance.
Support obstetric care by assisting with prenatal visits, coordinating labs and screenings, providing patient education and follow-up, and assisting providers during women’s health procedures within scope of practice.
Support mental health services by administering and documenting standardized behavioral health screening tools and assisting with non-dispensing medication administration processes, documentation, and provider coordination.
Participate in the safety program to promote client and staff safety.
Maintain professional boundaries and standards of conduct.
Treat clients with respect, care, and concern.
Maintain facility health and safety standards.
Recognize personal biases and demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
Attend meetings and trainings, participate in committees as assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.