Medical Assistant

Overview

Full-time (M-F from 5am - 1:30pm) Aegis/Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Medical Assistant
, you will administer and coordinate medical services necessary while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You will be responsible for performing routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

• Pay Range: $17.50 per hour to $19.50 per hour

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.

• CA (California) Specific Requirements:
• 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.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment and be insured by a designated carrier. This role is required to drive for company purposes.
• Localized travel up to 5% may be required.

• Graduation of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), or any recognized certifying body approved by the Board.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant).
• Two (2) years’ experience or knowledge in the field of behavioral health recommended.
• Experience performing blood draws
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certification

• 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.

This employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.