Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Tuition scholarships Capella

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to administer and coordinate medical services while ensuring a positive patient experience. You will perform routine administrative and clinical duties in the facility.

Role includes patient intake, urine drug screening, vital signs, lab coordination, and records management. Competitive $18-$21/hr pay with 18 days PTO and full benefits package. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate and/or transcripts required.
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• CPR, First Aid and BLS certifications within 6 months (state-specific rules apply).

Responsibilities

• Works on intake to ensure patients are seen promptly.
• Observe urine samples for drug screens and coordinate lab processing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to the nurse.
• Schedule physician visits, labs, and referrals for follow-up care.
• Maintain and update medical records and documentation.
• Assist with purchasing and ordering medical supplies.
• Educate pregnant patients about prenatal care and coordinate outside services.
• Attend team meetings and complete training courses timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Urine drug screening

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

CPR certification

BLS certification

Job description

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Aegis/Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Medical Assistant, your role will administer and coordinate medical services necessary while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You will also be responsible for performing routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Pay

• $18-$21/hr

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
• Must possess a current medical assistant certificate from an accredited teaching school and/or provide transcripts
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed
• Ability to administer medications.
• Obtain CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 6 months of employment (For Ohio new hires). For other states, please review state specific sections for requirements. CPR and BLS may be required prior to hire.

Preferred

• Graduation of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), or any recognized certifying body approved by the Board.
• RMA (Registered Medical Assistant).
• Two (2) years’ experience or knowledge in the field of behavioral health recommended.
• Experience performing blood draws
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certification

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 for confirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurse when needed.
• Makes appointments for patients to see physician, provide lab work and referrals for additional follow up care.
• Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the patients.
• Assist 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.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.