Medical Assistant — Growth, PTO & 401k Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Discounted tuition and scholarships

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 be responsible for performing routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits package, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth. Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour with up to 5% travel; STAR LRP and tuition scholarships are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant certificate or EMT certificate from an accredited program.
• 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.
• 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
• May be 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary medical assisting education program accreditation

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 be responsible for performing routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits package, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth. Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour with up to 5% travel; STAR LRP and tuition scholarships are included.