NATIVE AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION·Redding, California
The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, including vitals monitoring, medication reconciliation, and clinical screenings. They also manage administrative tasks such as EHR documentation, processing prior authorizations, and coordinating care with clinical staff.
Coordinate care and communication with psychiatrists, case managers, pharmaceutical reps, clinical personnel and other behavioral health professionals to ensure continuity of services. Assist prescribing providers at their request Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical, and professional guidelines in all client interactions and documentation. Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures related to client care, confidentiality, and professional conduct. Patient check-in, vitals, height, weight, blood pressure, oxygen level, chief complaints, drug and food allergies, medication reconciliation and immediately record into the encounter – appropriately update the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system Maintain medical records / EHR, document all care-related conversations with a patient or provider regarding patient Give injections under the direct supervision of a provider, using the current standard for Universal Precautions Call/Fax Rx requests including but not limited to refill requests, final Rx’s for suspended patients, upon request, and mailing prescriptions as needed Process TAR’s and prior authorization request Provide lab results at providers’ request Write letters per provider’s instruction; efficiently generate necessary letters (ESA/Unemployment/jury/etc.) Maintain sample closet, keep sample logs updated and disperse samples at provider’s request Perform the following tests/screens: urine tox screens and genetic testing as requested by providers. Collection of urine/oral toxicology samples; sendoff same day. Assist with welfare check and 51/50 calls. Attend mandatory staff meetings. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Preferred - Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) required. Must be certified or willing to get certified within your first 90 days of employment. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and possess a Medical Assistant certification or be willing to obtain one within 90 days. At least one year of experience in a clinical or mental health setting is preferred.
Market context
Certified Medical Assistant roles in California are commonly driven by ongoing primary care staffing needs, especially in outpatient settings that rely on cross-trained support staff. Competition often centers on candidates with recent primary care experience, current BLS certification, and formal Medical Assistant training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the clinic’s workflow before applying.
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