Medical Assistant

Full-Time Medical Assistant | Redding, CAAegis/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: $18.50/per hour to $20.50/per hour18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)401k with company matchCompany 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 UniversityRequirementsCA (California) Specific Requirements:Minimum high school diploma or equivalentMust possess a current medical assistant certificate or emergency medical technician certificate from an accredited teaching school and/or provide transcriptsExperience as a medical assistant.Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employedAbility to administer medications.ResponsibilitiesWorks 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 laboratoryCommunicate 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 StateMaintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the patients in the EHR as well as in any lab required software programsMay be responsible for dropping off lab work at a UPS drop off location if the driver does not come in to pick up that dayJoin our team. Join our Mission.