Certified Medical Assistant
The Camden Center
Summary
The medical coordinator is responsible for providing clinical and technical support in the provision of general medical and psychiatric care to patients. This position reports directly to the Co-Medical Director.
Job description
About the Position
The medical coordinator is responsible for providing clinical and technical support in the provision of general medical and psychiatric care to patients. This position reports directly to the Co-Medical Director.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling outside medical orders and referrals
- Collecting blood and urine samples for patient's medical care
- Coordinating medication supply and refills with case management and residential teams
- Conducting wellness intakes and checks for patients, including obtaining height, weight, etc.
- Collaborating with the Medical Logistics coordinator and practitioners on protocols and patient care
- Assisting with urine drug screening and medical lab orders
- Collecting medical and medication history for new patients
- Providing support with charting, emailing, and data collection
- Obtaining release of information from appropriate providers, individuals, and facilities to obtain medical records and other relevant information
- Using tact, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality attention to detail
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism when communicating in person, by email, or by phone
- Willingness to receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) training
- Other duties as assigned by the direct or indirect supervisor
Professional Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant with AD in Applied Science. AAMA certification required. Will accept applicants with a current Medical Assistant Certificate
- At least one-year medical office experience required
- Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique when assisting with procedures
- Ability to triage medical/psychiatric problems within scope of job responsibilities
- Ability to take direction from physicians, managers, and providers, and work collaboratively with all levels of management, staff, patients, and vendors
- Interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff of diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations, requirements, and guidelines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with conflicting demands
- Professional and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor, with a belief in patient-centered care
- Ability to work with emotionally vulnerable patients and digital technology (including email and technology devices)
- Skill in establishing and maintaining complex filing systems, organizing work flow to meet deadlines, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
- Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase efficiency of office procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Professional, Microsoft Word, and various software programs
- Ability to independently perform and complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision
Legal Requirements
- Must be able to legally work in the United States and provide documentation (2 forms of ID and/or Green Card)
- Must be able to sit and stand at length (up to 8 hours)
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to kneel, bend, and squat
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant with AD in Applied Science
- AAMA certification required
- Will accept applicants with a current Medical Assistant Certificate
- At least one-year medical office experience required
- Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique when assisting with procedures
- Ability to triage medical/psychiatric problems within scope of job responsibilities
- Ability to take direction from physicians, managers, and providers, and work collaboratively with all levels of management, staff, patients, and vendors
- Interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff of diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations, requirements, and guidelines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with conflicting demands
- Professional and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor, with a belief in patient-centered care
- Ability to work with emotionally vulnerable patients and digital technology (including email and technology devices)
- Skill in establishing and maintaining complex filing systems, organizing work flow to meet deadlines, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
- Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase efficiency of office procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Professional, Microsoft Word, and various software programs
- Ability to independently perform and complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision
- Must be able to legally work in the United States and provide documentation (2 forms of ID and/or Green Card)
- Must be able to sit and stand at length (up to 8 hours)
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to kneel, bend, and squat
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Matching 401(k)
- Holiday pay
- Flexible spending account
Company overview
The Camden Center is an internationally recognized center of excellence for the treatment of psychiatric, addictive, and eating disorders. Founded in 2011 and operated by physicians, it stands as one of the few mental health treatment centers in the United States licensed as a medical organization. This unique structure enables Camden Center to provide truly comprehensive care, integrating psychological, somatic, and medical therapies into personalized treatment plans for each patient. The organization operates facilities in Los Angeles and San Francisco, offering a multidisciplinary approach that includes specialists such as psychiatrists, primary care physicians, psychologists, nutritionists, occupational therapists, and various somatic therapy practitioners. Camden Center specializes in treating conditions including depression, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Their innovative Camden Model focuses on determining the developmental causes of diagnoses rather than just treating symptoms, creating individualized treatment teams for each patient with no two patients receiving identical programs. The center offers multiple levels of care including intensive day treatment, comprehensive care programs, and assessment/diagnostic programs, all supported by weekly treatment planning based on objective progress measures.