Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Scholarships/tuition discount

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant in Barstow, CA to administer and coordinate medical services while delivering a positive patient experience within the facility.

You will perform routine administrative and clinical duties, support urine drug testing and blood draws, and help coordinate appointments with physicians, counselors, and case managers as part of the intake team.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant or EMT certificate from an accredited school.
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.
• Ability to administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Works with intake to ensure patients are seen promptly.
• Observe and process urine samples for screens and lab tests.
• Obtain vital signs and report to nurses as needed.
• Collect blood samples for onsite testing and lab packaging.
• Communicate information to leadership about patients and the facility.
• Schedule appointments with physicians, counselors, and case managers.
• Possibly handle cash, daily balancing, AR/AP, and deposits.
• Maintain medical records in the EHR and related systems.
• Assist with procurement of medical supplies and education for pregnant patients.
• Attend trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assistant

Administer medications

Travel up to 5%

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or EMT certificate

Post-secondary medical assisting program

Job description

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

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than35,000 patientsdaily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transformindividuals, 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 ,youwill administer and coordinate medical services necessary while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You willbe responsibleforperforming routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Pay Range:

$18 to $21 per hour

• 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:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a current medical assistant certificate or emergency medical technician 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.
• Localized travel up to 5% may be required

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.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), 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 forlaboratoryconfirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings tonurseswhen needed.
• Obtain blood samples for standard blood testing onsite and package for the laboratory
• Communicate all relevant information to the leadership teamregardingpatients and the facility.
• Make appointments for patients to see physicians, counselors, and case managers, and provide lab work and referrals foradditionalfollow-up care.
• Maybe responsible forcash collection and daily balancing.
• Maybe responsible for an managing accounts receivable/accounts payable/ deposits.
• Maintain security by following procedures,monitoringlogbooks, checking in visitors, etc.
• Maybe responsible forcoordinating appointments for patients.
• Maybe responsible forrunning 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 documentationpertaining tothe patients in the EHR as well as in any lab required software programs
• Maybe responsible fordropping off lab work at a UPS drop off location if the driver does not come in to pick up that day
• Maybe responsible fordropping deposits off at the local bank. Assists with Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies
• Assistsin education with pregnant patients about prenatal care andassistsprimarycounselorin coordinating outside services as needed.
• Attend team meetings and complete all trainingcoursestimelyasrequired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CMA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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