Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Part Time

M-F 5:30a-1:30p and rotating Saturdays 5:30a-10a

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

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 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 play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our residents in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the leadership team of your facility to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment for our residents.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
• One (1) year of working experience as a medical assistant.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed (if applicable).
• Ability to administer medications.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities:

• Works as part of the intake team to ensure clients are seen promptly.
• Obtain lab work, and urine drug screens.
• Observe same sex urine samples, test onsite and package for laboratory.
• Giving and interpreting Mantoux Testing.
• Makes appointments for clients to see physician, provide lab work and referrals for additional follow up care.
• Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the clients.
• Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies.
• Educates clients about methadone maintenance and detoxification as well as side effects and provides education to clients on lab results and all medical matters.
• Assists in education with pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Assists Office Manager with front desk duties.

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

Join our team. Join our mission.