Health Center Medical Assistant

Behavioral Health Services•Carson, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed provider and the direction of the Clinic Manager, the Health Center Medical Assistant supports efficient clinic operations and the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered, integrated care. Services may 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 applicable California Business and Professions Code provisions and scope of practice. The position supports patients and providers through intake, clinical procedures, documentation, preventive health activities, outreach, and coordination of care. It also requires maintaining patient confidentiality, following safety and infection-control standards, and treating clients respectfully and with cultural sensitivity.

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 front-office and back-office duties, including patient intake, vital signs, and documentation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving a personal or company vehicle on business.
Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and perform clinical and administrative tasks as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health record systems and basic computer skills is highly desirable.

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, medications, and specialty injections as ordered and within scope of practice, including MAT, psychiatry, and contraception medications.
Perform point-of-care testing, such as glucose, urine dip, and pregnancy tests.
Conduct EKGs, phlebotomy if applicable, and specimen collection.
Operate and maintain autoclave equipment and ensure proper sterilization, infection-control documentation, and monitoring.
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.
Help close 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/SUD services through intake, screening, pharmacy coordination, treatment planning and follow-up, and outreach that reinforces 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 safety programs that promote client and staff safety.
Maintain professional boundaries and standards of conduct, and treat clients with respect, care, and concern.
Maintain health and safety standards within the facility.
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.
Demonstrate professional judgment, decision-making, clinical proficiency, adherence to professional standards and protocols, and support for integrated-care workflows.