| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Salary | $33.70–$34.80 Per Hour |
Client: San Ysidro Health
Location: KHIHC, 950 S. Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Job Type: Temporary
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
Language Requirement: Bilingual in English and Spanish, Tagalog, or Arabic
San Ysidro Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Assistant II to support healthcare providers across Psychiatry, Therapy, and Substance Use Disorder/Addiction Medicine services. This role combines clinical and administrative responsibilities, including patient preparation, screenings, appointment coordination, documentation, referral management, and assistance with examinations and treatments.
The ideal candidate will have medical assisting experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered support in a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting.
Prepare patient charts and coordinate with providers before scheduled appointments.
Perform administrative duties, including data entry, answering calls, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records.
Conduct behavioral health screenings, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, DAST, and AUDIT, as appropriate.
Measure vital signs, interview patients, and verify relevant medical information.
Document patient interactions, procedures, and responses accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Prepare examination rooms and patients for clinical assessments and assist providers during examinations.
Maintain infection control and aseptic techniques in accordance with established policies.
Perform point-of-care testing, including urine testing.
Maintain medical supply inventories and controlled-substance medication logs.
Coordinate patient follow-up appointments, manage waitlists, and conduct outreach to patients who miss appointments.
Assist with triaging walk-in patients and coordinating behavioral health referrals.
Support medication reconciliation and help patients access appropriate behavioral health, medical, and specialty services.
Educate patients and families about available behavioral health services and facilitate translation services when needed.
Perform clinical procedures as directed, including EKGs, inhalation treatments, visual testing, and audiometric testing.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and immunizations in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Clean, process, sterilize, and inspect instruments using autoclave equipment.
Assist with immunization coordination, prior authorizations, Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs), and medical record requests.
Participate in clinical emergency responses when assigned.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Attend departmental meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Provide coverage at other San Ysidro Health clinic locations as needed.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assisting program that meets the requirements of the Medical Board of California.
Completion of the externship required by the medical assisting program.
At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or