Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$41.61 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | National City, CA National City, California open_in_new |
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Job Description
Location: National City, California
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $57 - $41.61 per hour
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
- Assist Behavioral Health providers in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care during exams and treatments
- Prepare patients for appointments, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed
- Perform clinical and administrative duties within your scope of practice and clinic policies
- Greet patients and provide professional, warm customer service as the first point of contact
- Answer phone calls and help patients with their inquiries
- Explain behavioral health procedures and available services in an approachable way
- Support providers and the care team with day-to-day coordination of patient needs
- Work flexibly across multiple behavioral health specialties including psychiatry, therapy, and addiction medicine
- Maintain accurate patient documentation while protecting privacy and confidentiality
- Take on additional tasks as needed to keep the team running smoothly
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program that meets Medical Board of California standards
- At least one year of hands-on Medical Assistant experience
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification (American Heart Association)
- Bilingual English/Spanish — required
- Experience in behavioral health or outpatient clinic settings is a plus
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a Medical Assistant course of study consistent with Medical Board of California requirements
- Strong patient-care and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with Behavioral Health providers and multidisciplinary teams
- Professional and compassionate approach to patient interactions
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Comfortable juggling both clinical and administrative responsibilities
- Understanding of confidentiality and healthcare policies
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan for your future
- Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy life
- Life insurance for peace of mind
- Professional development opportunities to grow your skills
- A supportive team that values YOU
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to jobs@uhcstaffing.com or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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