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Integrated Care Coordinator (Medical Assistant)
Department: Integrated Behavioral Health
Location: Sacramento, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional schedule flexibility may be required)
Pay: $27.40/hour
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and organized Medical Assistant to join an Integrated Behavioral Health team as an Integrated Care Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within behavioral health while working closely with a psychiatrist in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The role is primarily administrative with limited clinical duties, making it ideal for candidates who excel in coordination and patient support.
Key Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with a psychiatrist to support behavioral health services and patient care
- Manage front and back office responsibilities including patient check-in, scheduling, and appointment coordination
- Prepare patient charts, maintain accurate documentation, and perform confirmation calls
- Assist with care coordination and ensure patients are scheduled for appropriate follow-up visits
- Perform limited clinical tasks such as taking vitals and supporting medication workflows
- Utilize EMR systems to track patient information and maintain organized records
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant certificate required (entry-level candidates welcome)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and patient service skills
- Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare workflows
- Experience with EMR systems (NextGen preferred)
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required
Work Environment
- Outpatient health center with integrated behavioral health services
- Professional and team-oriented setting supporting multiple specialties
- Standard scrubs dress code
- Strong emphasis on reliability, punctuality, and patient-centered care
- Clear opportunities for advancement into leadership roles within the organization
Why Join
- Competitive hourly pay
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Opportunity to gain behavioral health experience
- Direct mentorship from a psychiatrist
- Career growth within a respected healthcare organization
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.40 - $27.40/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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