Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and certification opportunities

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant in Yreka, CA. This role offers competitive salaries and full benefits including a sign-on bonus of $1,000. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, and skills in medication administration and vital sign monitoring.

The position entails responsibilities such as patient intake, conducting drug screenings, and maintaining medical records. We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant or EMT certificate.
• Ability to administer medications and maintain continuing education credits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are seen promptly as part of the intake team.
• Observe and conduct drug screenings and report results.
• Communicate all relevant patient information to the leadership team.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital sign monitoring

Communication with healthcare teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certificate

Job description

Medical Assistant – Yreka, CA

We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000.

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.

Pay Range

$20.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities

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, and have experience as a medical assistant
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state
• Ability to administer medications

Preferred

• Graduation from 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), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), or any recognized certifying body approved by the Board.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)
• Two (2) years’ experience or knowledge in behavioral health recommended
• Experience performing blood draws
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification

Responsibilities

• Work 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, and 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, creed, color, 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.