Compassionate Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health (Part-Time)

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Brilliant (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Training and certification programs

Full benefits package: medical, dental

STAR LRP

Capella University scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative duties in a patient-centered environment.

The role focuses on delivering quality care and coordinating medical services while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You will handle intake activities, assist with specimen collection, vital signs, and lab processes, and help schedule physician and counselor visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Localized travel up to 5% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the intake team to ensure patients are seen promptly.
• Observe urine samples for urine drug screens, test onsite and package for laboratory confirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurses when needed.
• Obtain blood samples for standard blood testing onsite and package for the laboratory.
• Communicate all relevant information to the leadership team regarding patients and the facility.
• Make appointments for patients to see physicians, counselors, and case managers, and provide lab work and referrals for additional follow-up care.
• May be responsible for cash collection and daily balancing.
• May be responsible for managing accounts receivable/accounts payable/ deposits.
• Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, checking in visitors, etc.
• May be responsible for coordinating appointments for patients.
• May be responsible for running the PDMP for all patients as well as recording patient information at intake in the Central Registry for that State
• Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the patients in the EHR as well as in any lab required software programs
• May be responsible for dropping off lab work at a UPS drop off location if the driver does not come in to pick up that day
• May be responsible for dropping deposits off at the local bank. Assists with Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists in education with pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary medical assisting education program

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative duties in a patient-centered environment.

The role focuses on delivering quality care and coordinating medical services while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You will handle intake activities, assist with specimen collection, vital signs, and lab processes, and help schedule physician and counselor visits.