Medical Assistant

Pyramid Healthcare

Moscow (Lackawanna County)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare seeks a Medical Assistant to join our team on the 2nd shift and support medical services, MAT, and client monitoring within our behavioral health settings.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in addiction treatment environments; CPR/First Aid preferred, CMA/CNA/CPhT certification in lieu of GED accepted, and prior MA experience valued.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required or active CMA/CNA/CPhT in lieu of GED or Diploma
Experience working in a drug and alcohol, behavioral health, healthcare, or residential treatment setting preferred
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support medical and MAT services through client monitoring 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 medical 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 with all company and client information
Complete all required training as designated by Pyramid Healthcare and applicable accreditation/licensing entities
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active CMA/CNA/CPhT

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 – 2nd Shift

Pennsylvania

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Full-Time | 2nd Shift

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Make a Difference in Behavioral Healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality medical and residential treatment services.

This position plays an important role on the multidisciplinary treatment team by supporting medical services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), client monitoring, specimen collection, documentation, and other medical-related activities.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a behavioral health or substance use treatment environment.

What You'll Do

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 medical 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 with all company and client information
Complete all required training as designated by Pyramid Healthcare and applicable accreditation/licensing entities
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required or Active certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required in lieu of GED or Diploma
Experience working in a drug and alcohol, behavioral health, healthcare, or residential treatment setting preferred
Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with clients
Ability to gather, document, and communicate medical and treatment-related information accurately
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to medical concerns and crisis situations
Strong time-management and multitasking abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Work Environment

This position operates in residential treatment, healthcare, behavioral health, and medication-assisted treatment environments.

Employees may interact with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health concerns, withdrawal symptoms, medical conditions, and crisis situations.

The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, communicable illnesses, toxicology specimens, and emotionally sensitive situations. Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety, infection-control, and organizational procedures.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear and regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle objects, equipment, and medical supplies, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee may occasionally be required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds and seldom carry up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and applicable internal compensation guidelines.

Join Pyramid Healthcare

At Pyramid Healthcare, our team members make a meaningful difference every day. If you're looking for an opportunity to use your medical skills while supporting individuals on their path to recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Pyramid CORE Values

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.

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