Medical Assistant

Job description

Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health East Bay Community Action Program Making a Difference in Behavioral Health Care Locations: Adams, Farley, and Old County Road About the Role: Join our compassionate behavioral health team as a Medical Assistant where you'll play a vital role in supporting patients on their mental health and substance use recovery journeys. This position offers the opportunity to work in an integrated care environment, supporting psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers in delivering comprehensive behavioral health services. You'll be an essential part of our multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive coordinated, high-quality care while managing the clinical and administrative workflows that keep our behavioral health programs running smoothly. What You'll Do: Clinical Support: - Prepare patients for behavioral health visits by completing intake processes, collecting vital signs, documenting histories, and conducting required screenings - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical record system to support continuity of care - Coordinate pre-visit planning by reviewing charts, identifying required labs or authorizati...