Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health Intake & Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

401k match

Training opportunities

Benefits package

STAR LRP

Scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to administer and coordinate medical services while ensuring a positive patient experience within the facility. You will perform routine administrative and clinical responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

The role offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, with a pay range of $18–$21 per hour and 18 days PTO. Travel up to 5% may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant certificate or EMT certificate.
• 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.

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 confirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurses 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 logbooks, checking in visitors, etc.
• Maybe responsible for coordinating appointments for patients.
• Maybe 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
• Maybe responsible for dropping off lab work at a UPS drop off location if the driver does not come in to pick up that day
• Maybe responsible for dropping deposits off at the local bank. Assists with Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists in education with pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience as a medical assistant

Ability to administer medications

Travel up to 5%

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA certification preferred

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to administer and coordinate medical services while ensuring a positive patient experience within the facility. You will perform routine administrative and clinical responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

The role offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, with a pay range of $18–$21 per hour and 18 days PTO. Travel up to 5% may be required as part of duties.