Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

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Full‑time

Aegis/Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation and 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. We believe in 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.

$17.50 – $19.50 per hour

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(k) 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

• California specific:
  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 of experience as a medical assistant
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state
• Ability to administer medications
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of employment and be insured by a designated carrier. This role requires driving for company purposes
• Localized travel up to 5% may be required

• Graduation from a post‑secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Current certification from the AAMA, AMT, 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 behavioral health
• Experience performing blood draws
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
• 1 year as a medical assistant (preferred)

• Works as part of the intake team to ensure patients are seen promptly
• Observes urine samples for drug screens, tests onsite, and packages for laboratory confirmation testing
• Obtains vital signs and reports findings to nurse when needed
• Obtains blood samples for standard testing onsite and packages for the laboratory
• Communicates all relevant information to the leadership team regarding patients and the facility
• Makes appointments for patients to see physicians, counselors, and case managers, and provides 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/payable and deposits
• Maintains 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 and recording patient information at intake in the Central Registry for that state
• Maintains and keeps updated all medical records and documentation in the EHR and any lab 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 required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, non‑merit factors, or any other unlawful consideration.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

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