Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Ongoing training and certification

Comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Scholarships through Capella

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant in Fresno, CA. You will support intake, administer medications, collect samples, and maintain patient records in the EHR. Requires CA medical assistant or EMT certificate and high school diploma or equivalent.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401k with match, ongoing training, and disability coverage, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current medical assistant certificate or EMT certificate.
• CA-specific requirements: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a medical assistant is required.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Witness intake with prompt patient scheduling.
• Observe and process urine drug screens on-site.
• Obtain vital signs and report to nurse.
• Collect blood samples and prepare for laboratory testing.
• Maintain and update patient medical records in the EHR.

Skills

Ability to administer medications

Experience as a medical assistant

CE/continuing education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

EMT certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Lab specimen handling

Job description

About Us

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.

Position

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

Pay Range

$17.50/per hour to $19.50/per hour

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

• CA (California) Specific 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.

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 for laboratory for confirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurse 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 logbook, 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

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.