Medical Assistant: Growth, Full Benefits, Impact

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

certification opportunities

Job summary

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

Pay range is $20.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour with PTO, 401k with company match, and ongoing training opportunities. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a current medical assistant or EMT certificate, with preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a current medical assistant certificate or EMT 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.
• 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 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

Skills

Medical Assistant

Behavioral health exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certificate

EMT certificate

Job description

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

Pay range is $20.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour with PTO, 401k with company match, and ongoing training opportunities. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a current medical assistant or EMT certificate, with preferred