Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health | PTO & 401k Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Scholarships/tuition discount

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant in Barstow, CA to administer and coordinate medical services while delivering a positive patient experience within the facility.

You will perform routine administrative and clinical duties, support urine drug testing and blood draws, and help coordinate appointments with physicians, counselors, and case managers as part of the intake team.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant or EMT certificate from an accredited school.
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.
• Ability to administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Works with intake to ensure patients are seen promptly.
• Observe and process urine samples for screens and lab tests.
• Obtain vital signs and report to nurses as needed.
• Collect blood samples for onsite testing and lab packaging.
• Communicate information to leadership about patients and the facility.
• Schedule appointments with physicians, counselors, and case managers.
• Possibly handle cash, daily balancing, AR/AP, and deposits.
• Maintain medical records in the EHR and related systems.
• Assist with procurement of medical supplies and education for pregnant patients.
• Attend trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assistant

Administer medications

Travel up to 5%

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or EMT certificate

Post-secondary medical assisting program

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant in Barstow, CA to administer and coordinate medical services while delivering a positive patient experience within the facility.

You will perform routine administrative and clinical duties, support urine drug testing and blood draws, and help coordinate appointments with physicians, counselors, and case managers as part of the intake team.