Behavioral Health Medical Assistant — MAT Support

Pyramid Healthcare; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant for Silver Ridge Recovery w/ Pyramid Healthcare – Mills River, NC. This full-time role supports medical and MAT services, performs vital measurements, specimen collection, and coordinates medical information to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Qualified candidates hold CMA/CNA/CPhT in NC, with High School diploma and CPR/First Aid; prior addiction treatment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active North Carolina CMA/CNA/CPhT certification required.
• Experience in drug/alcohol treatment or residential setting preferred.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support MAT and general medical services through client monitoring and medical support activities.
• Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose, urine specimens and other medical information.
• Report significant changes in client condition to clinical staff.
• Conduct toxicology screening activities and communicate results to the team.
• Assist with admissions documentation, records collection and coordination of medical information.
• Maintain unit inventory and assist with supplies management.
• Assist with client education, appointment follow-up, and treatment engagement.
• Record client payments per procedures.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

CMA Certification

CNA Certification

CPhT Certification

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant for Silver Ridge Recovery w/ Pyramid Healthcare – Mills River, NC. This full-time role supports medical and MAT services, performs vital measurements, specimen collection, and coordinates medical information to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Qualified candidates hold CMA/CNA/CPhT in NC, with High School diploma and CPR/First Aid; prior addiction treatment experience is preferred.