Medical Assistant — Full Benefits & Growth Opportunities

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with company match

Training and certifications

Comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Tuition scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a positive patient experience within the facility. The role covers intake, specimen handling, vital signs, patient scheduling, and coordination with physicians and counselors.

Offering competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth, this position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and compassionate care in behavioral health treatment settings.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed.
• Ability to administer medications.

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 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.

Skills

Experience as a medical assistant

Communication skills

Vital signs/assessments

Education

High School/GED

Technical/other training

Tools

EHR systems

Lab software

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring a positive patient experience within the facility. The role covers intake, specimen handling, vital signs, patient scheduling, and coordination with physicians and counselors.

Offering competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth, this position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and compassionate care in behavioral health treatment settings.