Medical Assistant — Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Medical Assistant role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Compensation is not specified. Serene Health’s mission is to provide comprehensive support and care that promotes long-term well-being. This role supports the nursing team with member-centered care through appointment preparation, patient intake, records and referrals coordination, provider notifications, and accurate documentation. It does not involve independent clinical judgment.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients for psychiatric and behavioral health appointments
• obtain and document vital signs and health information
• assist providers during visits
• administer medications or injections when required and within scope
• maintain exam rooms
• support check-in, check-out, scheduling, intake, insurance verification, lab orders, referrals, and prior authorizations
• document in the electronic health record
• coordinate with clinical staff
• maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

behavioral health

psychiatry

patient intake

electronic health records

clinical support

full-time

san diego ca

serene health

medication coordination

hipaa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) after one year
• paid vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• referral program
• company discounts.

About the employer

Serene Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.