Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers
$17 - $19 an hour
Redding, California
Full time
3 weeks ago

Medical Assistant

Full-time

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

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

Benefits:

  • 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • 401k with company match
  • Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
  • Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
  • Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

Requirements

  • 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.

Preferred

  • 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

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

Join our team. Join our Mission.

Experience

Preferred
  • 1 year(s): Experience as a medical assistant.

Education

Required
  • Technical/other training or better
  • High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Drivers License
Preferred
  • EMT
  • CNA
  • CPR
  • Basic Life Support
  • CMA

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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