Medical Assistant (Full Time)

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Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary: An essential role in the delivery of residential treatment services, this direct care position primarily involves interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. The shift is from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, with rotating weekends and flexible days.

Pay: $15/hr before shift differentials.

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am working every other weekend

Responsibilities:

• Complete client observations during the MAT hours of operation.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships with all clients and communicate changes in client status or milieu to the appropriate treatment team member.
• Obtain vital signs, capillary blood sugars, and urine specimens as directed.
• Report any significant changes in medical condition to leadership.
• Encourage clients to engage in treatment and care for their ADLs, maintaining a clean environment.
• Conduct all functions of the toxicology screening process, including data entry and specimen preparation.
• Observe and document the medication dispensing process by the pharmacy vendor technician.
• Verify that all admission documentation is available on admission day.
• Maintain unit supply inventory by checking stock and placing orders.
• Assist in addressing client medical concerns and escalate as needed.
• Conduct follow-up calls for clients who have missed appointments.
• Collect and log client payments.
• Distribute client educational materials.
• Complete required and mandatory training hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting preferred.
• Active certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants in lieu of high school diploma/GED is acceptable.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant through employment or internship preferred.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve by gathering and analyzing information.
• Capability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.