Medical Assistant

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; Mills River, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare's Silver Ridge Recovery in Mills River, NC is hiring a Medical Assistant for a full-time role. You will support medical and residential treatment services, perform MAT support, collect samples, monitor clients, and assist with admissions and records.

The position emphasizes client safety, confidentiality, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team; NC CMA/CNA/CPhT certs and CPR/First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support medical and residential treatment services through direct client interaction and medical support.
• Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose, urine specimens, and other medical information.
• Conduct toxicology screening activities and communicate results to the treatment team.
• Assist with admissions documentation, records collection, and coordination of required medical information.
• Maintain unit inventory and assist with ordering and stocking supplies.
• Collaborate with treatment team to support client care and continuity of services.

Skills

CMA/CNA/CPhT certification

StrongCommunication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Medical Assistant

Silver Ridge Recovery w/ Pyramid Healthcare – Mills River, NC
Full-Time | $17–$19 per hour

Summary

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of medical and residential treatment services through direct client interaction, medical support activities, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) support, specimen collection, client monitoring, and coordination of medical-related administrative functions.

This position is an important member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and helps promote client safety, engagement, and continuity of care.

Support medical and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services through client monitoring, observations, and medical support activities.

Obtain and document vital signs, capillary blood sugars, urine specimens, and other medical information as directed.

Report significant changes in client condition, medical concerns, or treatment needs to appropriate clinical or nursing staff.

Conduct toxicology screening activities, including specimen collection, documentation, processing, and communication of results to the treatment team.

Observe and document medication dispensing activities as assigned and in accordance with organizational procedures.

Assist with admissions documentation, records collection, and coordination of required medical information.

Maintain unit inventory and assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring supplies.

Assist with client education, medical questions, appointment follow-up, and treatment engagement activities.

Collect and document client payments in accordance with organizational procedures.

Collaborate with treatment team members to support client care, communication, and continuity of services.

Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding all company and client information.

Complete all required training designated by the company and applicable accreditation/licensing entities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

North Carolina

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Active certification valid in North Carolina as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.

Experience in a drug and alcohol treatment and/or residential setting preferred.

Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with clients.

Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate medical and treatment-related information.

Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.

Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to medical concerns and crisis situations.

Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.